Table 3 Compliance rates for KPIs for inpatient care of heart failure (n = 145)^a

1

Assessment of left ventricular function within 24 h of admission

2

Assessment of left ventricular function 1 week prior to discharge

3

Timely use of diuretics and potassium agents

4

Timely use of ACEI or ARB^b

5

Use of β-blockers only for patients with CHF^c

6

Use of aldosterone receptor blockers only for patients with severe health failure^d

7

Continued use of diuretics during hospitalization

8

Continued use of ACEI or ARB during hospitalization

9

Continued use of β-blocker during hospitalization

10

Continued use of aldosterone receptor blockers during hospitalization

11

Advised to use diuretics after discharge

12

Advised to use ACEI or ARB after discharge

13

Advised to use β-blocker after discharge

14

Advised to use aldosterone receptor blockers after discharge

15

Record of heart failure education

16

Assessment of cardiac function and living ability, and guidance activities after admission

17

Proper observation of patients (including symptoms, vital signs, water balance, weight, edema), provision of laboratory tests, and advice on diet and body-position after admission.

18

Assessment of tobacco and alcohol addiction after admission and Patient advised to quit smoking and to restrict alcohol consumption

19

Patient received psychological counseling

20

Patient advised on activity limitations after discharge

21

Patient received dietary and body-position guidance prior to discharge

22

Patient advised to quit smoking and to restrict alcohol consumption prior to discharge

Average