Beyond feasibility and business planning, implementation assistance is available to assist the client in achieving operational status for a new program or service quickly and efficiently. CFA is prepared to implement any new program or service it plans.
CFA utilizes an integrated approach to program implementation. While cardiovascular programs are similar, there are distinctions stemming from the preferences of participating physicians, surgeons and other staff members; the physical space in which the program will exist and its adjacency to other key services; physician practice patterns and standards of care; available equipment; and the program's market area. These factors dictate that the program be designed for its unique location and circumstances. Subtle differences require that responsible individuals from across the organization participate in preparing for the service.
CFA promotes a grassroots process that ensures that individuals from throughout the organization have input into the design of the operational plan. The grassroots process is critical to generating the levels of interest, enthusiasm and support that are so important for successful implementation of a complex clinical program.
Physicians-principally cardiologists, interventional radiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, and anesthesiologists-are an essential part of the program. They must be intimately involved in the operational planning, because they will direct how the program will ultimately function. CFA's approach to implementation promotes ongoing physician involvement.