What kind of measurement of performance and accountability at a systems level is needed?
Ongoing evaluation of any system of care is critical. For this reason, the American Heart Association dedicated an entire manuscript (published in Circulation) to the evaluation and outcomes of STEMI systems of care. The expert group that we have convened to oversee Mission: Lifeline will review the recommendations in the manuscript and prioritize the evaluation components necessary to measure the success and effectiveness of the initiative. Measurable patient outcomes and an evaluation mechanism to ensure quality-of-care measures reflect changes in evidence-based research, including consensus-based treatment guidelines, are two of our guiding principles.
