WMHS D2B Team Collaborates to Improve Door-To-Balloon Times

July 07, 2008 - WMHS recently announced the progress in reducing door-to-balloon (D2B) times to less than 90 minutes, which have a significant positive impact on patient outcomes and mortality. Sponsored by the American College of Cardiology, WMHS joined the national initiative in March 2007. It is a complex challenge that requires the coordination of EMTs, Emergency Department staff, Cardiologists, and other team members. Shown are (from left) John Pascuta, RN, Manager Interventional /Radiology Services; Pam Hetrick, RN, D2B Coordinator; Andy Salonish, CVRT; Scott Williams, RN; Karen Stair, RN, Director Cardiovascular Service Line. Back Row: Bill Hardy, EMS Coordinator; Theresa Lankey, Lab; Denise Williams, RN; Ken Hamilton, Senior CV Tech; Keri Dinocola, Secretary; Diane Wright, RN, Cardiology Manager; Cindy Bridges, RN, Medical Staff Services; Louis Iiams, RN, Director, Emergency Services; Elizabeth Wooster, RN, Manager, Emergency Services; and Jamie Karstetter, RN, Supervisor. WMHS Process Engineer Mark Kerns worked on the project and the Physician Champions are Dr. Jerry Adams, ED, and Cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Kulkarni. Congratulations on the success of this on-going cooperative effort!