Seminar 1

Question 1

Standard one

Answer 1

delivery of 6 core components by a qualified and competent multidisciplinary team, led by a clinical coordinator

Question 2

Standard two

Answer 2

prompt identification, referral and recruitment of eligible patient populations

Question 3

Standard three

Answer 3

Early initial assessment of individual patient needs which informs the agreed personalised goals that are reviewed regularly

Question 4

Standard four

Answer 4

early provision of a structured cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation programme with a defined pathway of care which meets the individual’s goals and is aligned with patient preference and choice

Question 5

Standard five

Answer 5

upon programme completion, a final assessment of individual patient needs and demonstration of sustainable health outcomes

Question 6

Standard six

Answer 6

registration and submission of data to the National Audit for Cardiac Rehabilitation and participation in the National Certification Programme

Question 7

Phase I

Answer 7

in-patient hospital stay

Question 8

Phase II

Answer 8

post-discharge at home (2-8 weeks)

Question 9

Phase III

Answer 9

out-patient care, starts 2-8 weeks post event, length of programme varies (6-12 weeks)

Question 10

Phase IV

Answer 10

community-based; long-term, maintenance phase