Competency ID

Systems-Based Practice

All Clinical Cardiologists

L-ALL-SBP1

Incorporate risk/benefit analysis, cost, and resource and value considerations in the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

X

L-ALL-SBP2

Practice in a manner that balances appropriate utilization of finite resources with net clinical benefit for individual patients.

X

L-ALL-SBP3

Identify and address financial, cultural, and social barriers to evaluation and management recommendations and adherence.

X

L-ALL-SBP4

Collaborate effectively with members of the cardiovascular care team to ensure patient-centered care.

X

L-ALL-SBP5

Participate in practice-based continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives.

X

L-ALL-SBP6

Effectively utilize and document the meaningful use of electronic health record systems, clinical protocols, and evaluation and treatment prompts.

X

L-ALL-SBP7

Maintain continuity during transitions of care.

X

L-ALL-SBP8

Appropriately refer patients for new therapies, including participation in clinical trials.

X

L-ALL-SBP9

Appropriately activate local hospital protocols for immediate care of patients with cardiovascular emergencies, including ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction and acute ischemic stroke.

X

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

All

L-ALL-PBL1

Identify personal knowledge gaps and seek educational opportunities to improve performance.

X

L-ALL-PBL2

Utilize decision support tools at the point of care to access clinical practice guidelines, appropriate use criteria, performance measures, and other information resources.

X

L-ALL-PBL3

Solicit feedback on clinical performance and interactions from patients, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.

X

L-ALL-PBL4

Utilize available hospital and registry data to assess outcomes and clinical performance in an ongoing manner.

X

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

All

L-ALL-ICS1

Communicate with patients and families in an effective and timely manner, utilizing patient-centered educational aids and strategies.

X

L-ALL-ICS2

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public across a broad range of ethnic, social, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.

X

L-ALL-ICS3

Engage in shared decision-making with patients in selecting among options for evaluation and management on the basis of balanced presentation of potential risks and benefits and sensitivity to individual values and preferences.

X

L-ALL-ICS4

Complete medical records and communicate results of diagnostic and therapeutic measures to collaborating healthcare professionals in an effective and timely manner.

X

Professionalism

All

L-ALL-PROF1

Interact respectfully with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team, including ancillary and support staff.

X

L-ALL-PROF2

Demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and responsiveness to diverse patient populations.

X

L-ALL-PROF3

Practice within the scope of one’s expertise and technical skill.

X

L-ALL-PROF4

Appropriately seek and integrate advice from consultants in a timely manner.

X

L-ALL-PROF5

Know evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, data standards, appropriate use criteria, and performance measures and promote adherence.

X

L-ALL-PROF6

Identify, disclose, and manage relationships with industry and other entities to avoid bias in clinical decision-making, patient care, and research.

X

L-ALL-PROF7

Exhibit sensitivity to patients’ values, preferences and end-of-life concerns.

X