Cardiovascular Disease Management Clinic
The CVDMP is a multidisciplinary; nurse-led, physician-supervised and target-oriented program.
Comprises of five subspecialties:
- Heart failure
- Secondary prevention atherosclerosis
- Prosthetic valve anticoagulation
- Diabetes management within the cardiac center
- Cardiac rehabilitation
Patient Population: Adult mixed gender
Hours of Operation: 07:00 – 16:00 (Sun to Thurs). This clinic functions selectively during religious holidays
Occupancy Rate: 380 Patients per month
Staff Categories: Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Specialist, Staff Nurse I, Patient Care Technician.
Primary Diagnosis:
- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy / Heart Failure
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
Primary procedures:
- Comprehensive Cardiovascular assessment
- Symptoms Assessment and Management
- Comprehensive Patient Education
- Lifestyle Modification
- Exercise Prescription – Exercise Training
Model of Nursing Care:
Total Patient Care in conjunction with the Partnership Model of Care
Cardiovascular Disease Management Clinic
Unit name
Cardiovascular Disease Management Clinic
Patient population
Adults
Hours of operation
0700 – 1600 (Saturday to Wednesday)
Number of beds
4-Subspecialty Clinics:
- Heart Failure
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Lifestyle Modification
Occupancy Rate
100 %
Staff categories
Registered Nurse
Unit Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Primary patient diagnoses
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy /Heart Failure
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes
Procedures
- Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessment
- Symptom Assessment and Management
- Comprehensive Patient Education
- Lifestyle Modification
Nursing care Delivery system
Total Patient Care in a Partnership Model
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