Get With The Guidelines® - AFib
Get With The Guidelines® - AFib is a quality improvement registry empowering hospitals to improve adherence to AFib guidelines and to monitor outpatient ablation procedures to improve outcomes.
A Proven Program
For over a decade, Get With The Guidelines® – AFib has helped hospitals improve adherence to evidence‑based AFib care—from anticoagulation and rate control to ablation performance, complication monitoring, patient education, and follow‑up. The program aligns with the latest guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation, supporting both everyday care and advanced EP programs.
Achieving Organization Goals
- Run reports that assure access to guideline-directed therapies for all
- Monitor ablation quality, outcomes, and complications
- Use data to support change
- Evaluate current performance
- Improve patient outcomes
- Reduce unnecessary hospital stays
- Provide patient-centered care
- Improve efficiencies
- Gain competitive edge
- Expand team experience
- Support staff & build morale
Supporting Hospital Teams
“The AFib registry gives us real-time outcome reports—no waiting for quarterly data. It’s inclusive, customizable, and cost-effective for the value it delivers.”
- Clinical Coordinator Cardiology
“This platform gives us the ability to capture complications, customize fields, and use raw data for rapid improvements. It’s a high-value tool for patient outcomes.”
- Director Quality Programs
“Monthly reporting keeps our physicians engaged and helps us catch issues quickly, like ensuring patients are on evidence-based medications.”
- Manager of Quality Measurement and Reporting
“The registry has been instrumental in driving quality improvement. Our CHADS-VASc compliance jumped from 60% to 95% thanks to structured templates and collaboration.”
- Quality Specialist

Where Data Meets Direction
Get With The Guidelines programs blend powerful registry functionality with personalized, expert support from the 91ÊÓÆµ’s Quality Consultants. Participants in the Get With The Guidelines program gain access to our team and powerful tools to turn patient data into improved outcomes.
Expert Consultation & Support
Get personalized support from an assigned 91ÊÓÆµÂ® consultant. This expert guidance helps hospitals streamline processes, optimize outcomes, and implement best practices with tailored strategies and ongoing assistance.
Plus, enrolled hospitals have access to exclusive learning, model sharing and updates through Get With The Guidelines.
Real-Time Reporting
The Get With The Guidelines® - AFib registry offers real-time, patient-level tracking with tools to support physician monitoring, ablation follow-up, readmissions, and mortality. Features include ablation procedure tracking, complication surveillance, data validation, and risk-adjusted benchmarking—enabling streamlined analysis and reporting on a secure, centralized platform.
Quality Improvement Resources
Get access to a full suite of quality improvement resources, including a Mini Learning Series, Guidelines on the Go mobile app, expert-led Webinars, workshops, office hours, and model sharing from top-performing sites.
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Award Recognition & Criteria
Active participating hospitals are eligible for public recognition, showcasing their commitment to quality care. Award recipients are honored at national events and on heart.org. Awarded hospitals receive a customizable promotion toolkit to celebrate their achievement.
Research & Publication Opportunities
The 91ÊÓÆµ collects data from thousands of patient records through quality improvement programs like Get With The Guidelines to build databases that drive scientific research. Learn from existing research or conduct your own.
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Expand your programs, exceed standards, and elevate care with 91ÊÓÆµ quality initiatives. Earn certifications and awards to enhance recognition. Slide carousel to explore.
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Expand your programs, exceed standards, and elevate care with 91ÊÓÆµ quality initiatives. Earn certifications and awards to enhance recognition. Slide carousel to explore.
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