Alabama Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Project

ContextEfforts to improve quality of care in the cardiac surgery field have focused on reducing the risk-adjusted mortality associated with common surgical procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However, the best methodological approach to improvement is under debate.ObjectiveTo test an intervention to improve performance of CABG surgery.Design and SettingQuality improvement project based on baseline (July 1, 1995–June 30,...