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Case Identification and Timing

Patient encounter and STEMI case identifiers documented

Record the encounter date/time, medical record number or case ID, and location of presentation.

Door time documented critical (required)

Document the exact time the patient arrived or was registered as the STEMI presentation time.

First medical contact time documented when applicable

Capture first medical contact time for EMS or transfer cases when used by the facility's STEMI workflow.

Door-to-balloon interval calculated and recorded critical (required)

Enter the total door-to-balloon time in minutes for the case.

Case type correctly classified

Select the case pathway used for review.

ECG Acquisition

Initial 12-lead ECG obtained critical (required)

Confirm that a 12-lead ECG was performed for the presenting event.

Yes No N/A

ECG acquisition time documented critical (required)

Record the time the first ECG was obtained.

ECG obtained within 10 minutes of arrival when indicated critical (required)

Verify the ECG met the expected rapid acquisition benchmark used in STEMI triage.

Yes No N/A

ECG interpretation documented as STEMI or equivalent activation trigger critical (required)

Confirm the ECG interpretation supported STEMI pathway activation.

Yes No N/A

ECG reviewed by qualified clinician

Verify that a physician or other qualified clinician reviewed the ECG in time to support activation.

Yes No N/A

Cath Lab Activation

Cath lab activation time documented critical (required)

Record the exact time the cath lab was activated.

Activation occurred promptly after STEMI recognition critical (required)

Confirm activation was initiated without avoidable delay after ECG or clinical recognition.

Yes No N/A

Activator identified

Select who initiated the cath lab activation.

Cath lab team notified and mobilized critical (required)

Confirm the interventional team was notified and mobilized per STEMI protocol.

Yes No N/A

Activation delay reason documented when applicable

Document any delay source such as diagnostic uncertainty, transfer delay, staffing, or communication failure.

PCI Initiation and Treatment

PCI initiation time documented critical (required)

Record the time the PCI procedure began or arterial access was obtained, per local reporting definition.

Door-to-PCI time meets performance standard critical (required)

Enter the door-to-PCI time in minutes and verify it meets the facility benchmark.

PCI performed or transfer arranged per STEMI pathway critical (required)

Confirm the patient received PCI or was transferred appropriately for definitive reperfusion.

Yes No N/A

Delay to PCI initiation documented when applicable

Describe any delay between activation and PCI start, including transport, consent, access, or equipment issues.

Reperfusion outcome recorded

Select the treatment outcome documented in the chart.

Documentation and Quality Improvement

All key timestamps are present and internally consistent critical (required)

Verify door time, ECG time, activation time, and PCI time are documented and logically consistent.

Yes No N/A

Non-conformance or delay documented in chart

Confirm any deviation from the expected STEMI pathway is documented with a clear explanation.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action or follow-up assigned

Document the action owner, next step, and due date for any identified delay or process gap.

Reviewer signature critical (required)

Inspector or reviewer sign-off confirming the audit findings.

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Run: STEMI Door-to-Balloon Time Audit

Case Identification and Timing

ECG Acquisition

Cath Lab Activation

PCI Initiation and Treatment

Documentation and Quality Improvement

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