title: Physician backing critical to QI turnaround.
abstract: Risk stratification tool helps staff avoid unnecessarily risky surgeries. Cardiologists take the lead, and help get surgeons on board with new approach. Hospital quality staff work side by side with consultants to implement initiative.
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008922:Mississippi; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010819:Physician's Role; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care