CV Directions Vol. 2, No. 1

CV DIRECTIONS Vol. 2, No. 1 Cardiovascular Professionals — Information You Can Use IN THIS ISSUE Exec utives! Thi nking of ACE Reaccreditation? We’ve have an interview from the perspective of Bon Secours’ Johnna Reed….……………………….…p. 4 Manage patient expectations and measure patient satisfaction. Sentara’s Ronald Stine and Benjamin Smalley explain HOW and WHY……………...p. 14 Results are in from the Vascular Amputation Task Force’s initiative to reduce length of stay post lower extremity amputation……………..…...p. 2 Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? Communications Director Kurt Jensen explores employee recognition and ACVP Awards….…p. 8,10 Take full advantage of the internet. Vigilant Medical’s Jared Hullet explores ideas of how hospitals can use virtual space to improve healthcare……..…..p. 12 Robotics can save your cath lab money— guaranteed. Corindus, Inc. explains why you need their NEW CorPath Vascular Robotics System……………….………..p. 3 1