preparedEPA vs Valve PPM

We created prEPAred as system of assessment optimized for documenting frequent workplace-based assessment even in a busy workplace setting. Using intuitive and innovative design we created a learner-centered process with maximized usability for all stakeholders. We focus on - Meaningful assessment - State-of-the-art educational concepts - Usability - Data security What prEPAred offers For learners • intuitive and innovative design • real-time documentation of workplace-based assessments (assessment FOR learning, low stakes) • creation of individual competency profile (sharable with supervisors) • managing individual learning goals (sharable with supervisors) • facilitation of actionable feedback conversations (meaningful learning) • support of self-directed learning (increased efficiency and motivation) • simple data transfer to existing log-books or learning management systems • maximum data security (data encryption) • data owned by learners (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the learner) For supervisors/teachers/coaches • access to learner's individual competency profile (if shared by the learner) • intuitive and innovative design • teaching tailored to learner’s individual needs (facilitating meaningful and efficient learning) • allows supervision adapted to learner’s competencies (increased patient safety and efficient use of resources) • less administrative effort for workplace-based assessments (done with a few clicks) • facilitation of mentoring and coaching based on data instead of gut feeling • supports expert judgment for workplace-based assessment • on-demand guidance for meaningful feedback conversations For specialists and continuous professional development (CPD) • access to specialist's personal competency profile • intuitive and innovative design • facilitation of a culture of life-long learning trough peer coaching/support • user-friendly documentation of peer coaching situations to stay on top of your field (and earn credits) • simple data transfer to existing CPD management systems • maximum data security (data encryption for transfer and storage) • data owned by specialist (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the specialist) For institutions/administrators/program directors • access to a state-of-the-art assessment system (based on 2020 Ottawa consensus statements in Medical Education) • intuitive and innovative design (NO faculty development needed) • access to a copy of learner's competency profile (if shared by the learner) • efficient use of resources (replacement of existing cumbersome assessment systems, decreased administrative effort) • less redundancy in education (increased efficiency) • progress and certification decisions can be made based on robust data (increased learner quality and patient safety) • remediation efforts can be guided by data • data can be integrated in any existing learning management tool • Back-end management on-demand

Valve PPM is an innovative mobile tool developed to support echocardiography professionals in their effort of assessing the functionality of implanted prosthetic cardiac valves. The application provides guidelines for assessing an already implanted valve (Check Valve Function) and for choosing a valve before implantation (Optimal Valve Selector). The algorithms behind the App have been derived after an extensive research of the published materials on the aortic and mitral prosthetic valve assessment. - Check Valve Function After selecting a particular valve type, the patient characteristics (weight/height) and the prosthesis actual parameters (peak velocity, mean gradient, VTI prosthesis, VTI LVOT and LVOTd), Valve PPM will provide the user with an answer regarding the normal function of the valve, the potential patient prosthesis mismatch or the intrinsic prosthesis dysfunction. - Optimal Valve Selector The user will be required to select a valve position (aortic/mitral) and the patient characteristics (weight/height) and Valve PPM will instantly indicate the minimum Effective Orifice Area (EOA) in order to avoid Patient Prosthesis Mismatch (PPM).