Rad 91 Test 1

What does TJC stand for?

What does TJC stand for?

The joint commission

What does ACR stand for?

American College of Radiology

What does AMA stand for?

American Medical association

What does AHRA stand for?

American Hospital of Radiology Administrators

What does JRCERT stand for?

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

List two facts about the American College of Radiology (ACR)

• The largest and oldest accrediting body.

• Established in 1923 by Radiologist Albert

  Soiland.

• Non profit medical association that represents

  Radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear

  medicine physicians, and medical physicists.

• Responsible for guiding radiology reimbursement and coding issues, legislation, and regulation.

What does ASRT stand for?

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

What does CRST stand for?

California State of Radiologic Technologist

What does ARRT stand for?

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

What does ACERT stand for?

Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology

What does AEIRS stand for?

Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Name 5 radiographer responsibilities.

• Perform Radiographic examination

• Perform Patient Care and Assessment

• Adhere to Radiation protection guidelines

• Follow Radiographer practice standards set forth by the

  ARRT/ASRT/HOSPITAL POLICY/ STATE LAWS

• Assist the Radiologist or Radiologist Assistant (RA)

• Evaluate radiographic images

• Correctly document as required by policy and procedures of the hospital, state, and national practices.

• Provide patient and family education

• Demonstrate knowledge and use of contrast media and administration

• Follow established practice standards

• Assist Radiologist in Procedures (UGI, BE, Lumbar Punctures, all radiographs performed)

• Apply Modern principals of Radiography and Radiation exposure (Rad 50)

• Understand and Demonstrate medical terminology , anatomy, physiology and pathology of imaging.

• Maintain HIGH level of accuracy in positioning and performing a Radiograph.

• Provide DIRECT patient care

• Evaluate equipment errors

WHY do we need practice standards?

Provide the standard of care which is defined as “What any prudent Radiologic Technologist would do for the patient in the same situation.”

Who enforces the practice standards?

Supervisor/Employer/Hospital/ARRT

Assessing the patient's health status and medical history.

Assessment

Analyzing imaging data and determining the appropriate course of action.

Analysis and Determination

Educating patients about imaging procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.

Education

Performing imaging procedures accurately and efficiently.

Performance

Evaluating the quality of imaging studies and diagnostic results.

Evaluation

Implementing protocols and procedures to improve patient care and safety.

Implementation

Measuring and evaluating patient outcomes resulting from imaging procedures.

Outcomes Measurements

Documenting patient information, procedures, and imaging findings accurately.

Documentation

Maintaining and improving the quality of imaging services.

Quality

Engaging in ongoing self-assessment and professional development.

Self-Assessment

Collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and demonstrating professional collegiality.

Collaboration and Collegiality

Upholding ethical standards in all aspects of practice.

Ethics

Engaging in research, innovation, and professional advancement in imaging sciences.

Research and Innovation

What are all the ASRT practice standards? (AAEPEIODQSCER)

1. Assessment

2. Analysis and Determination

3. Education

4. Performance

5. Evaluation

6. Implementation

7. Outcomes Measurements

8. Documentation

9. Quality

10. Self- Assessment

11. Collaboration and Collegiality

12. Ethics

13. Research and Innovation and Professional

What does FDA stand for?

Food and Drug Administration

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What does NIOSH stand for?

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

What does CMS stand for?

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

What does AHRQ stand for?

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Administer contrast agents enterally (BY mouth, G tube, J tube, for digestion) and parenterally (outside of intestine, i.e.. Intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections).

Scope of practice

Administer by hand into a IV site or with a power injector, as prescribed by a physician's order. (cystogram, retrograde cystogram).

Scope of practice

Applying principals of ALARA, minimize exposure to patients, self and others.

Scope of practice

Applying SAFETY for patients before, during and after all patient care exams or interactions.

Scope of practice

Assisting in maintaining medical records and HIPAA policy and procedures.

Scope of practice

Corroborating clinical history, documenting correct patient information for Radiologist and medical records.

Scope of practice

Educating other health care professionals and students.

Scope of practice

Evaluating Images for proper technical quality and ensuring proper identification is documented.

Scope of practice

Evaluate the images for proper diagnostic information.

Scope of practice

Evaluate the images for proper diagnostic information.

Scope of practice

Identify and respond to emergency situations. (More in Ch. 9).

Scope of practice

Perform Venipuncture as prescribed by physician for specific exam, protocol set byRadiologist.

Scope of practice

Post process imaging data.

Scope of practice

Prepare patients for Radiology exams and procedures.

Scope of practice

Provide patient education and optimal patient care.

Scope of practice

Receive, relay and document data into Electronic Health Record. (EPIC)

Scope of practice

Verify and archive data storage

Scope of practice

Verify informed consent for applicable Radiology procedures.

Scope of practice

Fire

Code Red

Cardiac Arrest

Code Blue

Disaster or Mass Casualties

Code Orange

Evacuation

Code Green

Missing patient

Code Yellow

Missing or Abducted infant or child

Code Amber

Bomb Threat

Code Black

Agression

Code WHite

Hazardous SPill

Code Brown

System Failure

Code Grey

Pediatric Emergency

Code Pink

What two codes are universal?

Blue and Red

What are the 4 stages of grief?

1. Anger

2. Denial

3. Depression

4. Bargaining

High-Fowler, Respiratory Relief, Feeding and Eating

Semi-Fowler, Respiratory Aid, Comfort and Rest, Reduced Risk of Pressure Ulcers

Trendelenburg, Used when there isa drop in blood pressure

Recovery Position, Keeps patient from aspirating vomitous.

Coronal

Sagittal

Transverse