Effective Communication in the Cath Lab: An Intervention in Closed-Loop Communication
	 
							
	
	
	
	
				
				
				
				
				
					
					
						Andrew J. Doorey, M.D., UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC
					
				
			 
 
Andrew J. Doorey, M.D., UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC
	
	
	
		
			Learning Objectives:
			
				
					 - Recognize the importance of clear communication in the cath lab through case examples
- Discuss the formal techniques of effective communication including closed-loop communication, SBAR, and I-PASS
- Manage the implementation of a patient-safety quality improvement intervention in the cath lab
 
	
 
	
		Keywords: Cath Lab Administration and Cath Lab Leadership Boot Camp