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MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE

Fundraising at a Glance

Springboard Academy is a subscriptionbased online portal with two unique clinical learning pathways: cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology. The platform is web-based, mobile-friendly and operates much like an online university environment, with traceable modules offering structured learning and reinforcement. Funded in part by philanthropy, Springboard Academy has allowed Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute to invest in its people, create a gold standard for training and competency, assist with performance improvement, develop a culture of innovation and, most importantly, retain and attract highquality invasive services staff. Training all registered nurses and cardiovascular technologists the same way will help maintain a high standard of excellence across the board at the Institute. Thanks to the philanthropic support which helped launch this new initiative, staff will remain up to date with the latest technology and innovation, guidelines and evidence-based care, as the Springboard Academy platform is continuously updated with new information from professional societies and organizations.

Looking to the Future

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has always recognized that the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and vascular conditions can take a tremendous toll on the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients and their caregivers, and that taking care of the “whole patient” is therefore a key component of providing patient-centric care. Targeted investments in vital nonclinical programs will enable the Institute to continue to lead the way in addressing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of our patients and their families, thereby optimizing health outcomes. Through philanthropy, the Institute plans to expand patient support by implementing cardiology patient navigators to better streamline care delivery, eliminate barriers to care and improve the overall patient experience. Patient navigators will also establish remote at-home monitoring to observe the physiological status of patients at high risk for admission or worsening cardiac outcomes.