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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for cardiovascular services has surged, creating a backlog of patients awaiting surgeries in our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). This increase underscores the crucial need for timely access to medical care for this patient population.<\/p>\n

In response, healthcare professionals at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara (KP SCL) launched the CV Surgical Access project. By adding a cardiovascular operating room every Tuesday for 12 months and creating flexible capacity in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with 1-4 beds for lower acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) patients, they aimed to improve access and reduce the backlog.<\/p>\n

Their meticulous planning involved procuring necessary equipment, cross-training MICU nurses for postoperative care, and conducting case simulations. These efforts ensured that all details were accounted for and potential risks were resolved before the project launch.<\/p>\n

On July 9, 2024, the team celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of a third CV operating room. This achievement reflects our collective dedication and hard work, instilling a sense of accomplishment and optimism for the future, as we continue to improve access to cardiovascular care for our patients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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