Competency ID

LEADERSHIP (LEAD) – Skill to:

All Clinical Cardiologists

Selected Cardiologists Based on Career Focus

L-LA-LEAD1

Identify opportunities for and participate in initiatives to improve the patient care experience and efficiency of care.

X

L-LA-LEAD2

Advocate for the needs of individual patients.

X

L-LA-LEAD3

Function effectively as a team leader.

X

L-LA-LEAD4

Communicate constructive feedback to colleagues about patient care services.

X

L-LA-LEAD5

Promote an environment of collaboration that encourages input from patients and all members of the healthcare team.

X

L-LA-LEAD6

Work swiftly and effectively to resolve interpersonal conflict.

X

L-LA-LEAD7

Manage staff and provide coworkers with effective performance evaluations.

X

L-LA-LEAD8

Adapt effectively to changes in local and national systems of healthcare delivery and efforts to improve population health.

X

L-LA-LEAD9

Participate meaningfully in strategic planning to improve population health and enhance the delivery of care.

X

L-LA-LEAD10

Negotiate effectively with hospital and health system administrators to improve population health and enhance the delivery of care.

X

L-LA-LEAD11

Negotiate effectively with representatives of health insurance companies, government agencies, and healthcare networks to improve population health and enhance the delivery of care.

X

L-LA-LEAD12

Develop expertise in communicating healthcare-related information through public media.

X

PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY (PROFID)

All

Career Focused

L-LA-PROFID1

Maintain a commitment to and engage in lifelong learning.

X

L-LA-PROFID2

Value diversity in appearance, thought, and perceptions among patients and members of the healthcare team.

X

L-LA-PROFID3

Manage resources to optimize net clinical benefit for individual patients.

X

L-LA-PROFID4

Regularly employ self-directed assessment to identify gaps in competency and opportunities for individualized learning.

X

L-LA-PROFID5

Know the evolution of financial, legal, and regulatory policies affecting healthcare.

X

L-LA-PROFID6

Serve as a mentor and role model for trainees and other physicians.

X

L-LA-PROFID7

Maintain current credentialing (e.g., professional licensure, hospital affiliation, board certification or recertification, societal affiliations) as required for professional practice.

X

L-LA-PROFID8

Actively solicit feedback from patients and administrative and professional staff about the quality of operations and services.

X

L-LA-PROFID9

Promote adherence to clinical practice guidelines, appropriate use criteria, and performance measures to ensure high-value care.

X

L-LA-PROFID10

Appropriately evaluate and report or disclose information related to negative outcomes or medical errors.

X

L-LA-PROFID11

Exercise good judgment when using social media with particular attention to preserving patient confidentiality.

X

L-LA-PROFID12

Recognize, disclose, and manage relationships with industry and other entities in administrative and educational activities.

X

L-LA-PROFID13

Recognize and avoid situations in which illness or fatigue could impair performance.

X

OPERATIONAL SKILLS (OPER)

All

Career Focused

L-LA-OPER1

Manage and facilitate meetings within one’s scope of practice.

X

L-LA-OPER2

Develop expertise in office and personnel management.

X

L-LA-OPER3

Promote and effectively participate in organizational efforts to comply with regulatory requirements and maintain accreditation (e.g., Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, The Joint Commission, ACGME).

X

L-LA-OPER4

Partner effectively with the hospital administration in management and leadership of service lines.

X

L-LA-OPER5

Develop leadership skills in interdisciplinary care.

X

PERSONAL BALANCE (PBAL)

All

Practice Focused

L-LA-PBAL1

Prioritize tasks and responsibilities and delegate authority appropriately.

X

L-LA-PBAL2

Maintain appropriate balance between personal and professional endeavors.

X

L-LA-PBAL3

Implement strategies for personal financial management and retirement planning.

X