SCCM Resource Library-Ultrasound Quality Assurance Is the Holy Grail: Achieving Program Perfection

Ultrasound Quality Assurance Is the Holy Grail: Achieving Program Perfection

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Ultrasound quality assurance is crucial in achieving program perfection. This involves applying ultrasound standards using the I-AIM framework, which stands for Indication, Acquisition, Interpretation, and Medical Decision Making. It is important to have a question in mind when performing an ultrasound and to obtain the necessary cardiac and non-cardiac views to interpret the images. Medical decision making involves determining if the findings answer the initial question and what actions to take based on the results. Training courses for ultrasound vary in duration and content, but extensive and structured courses have been shown to improve knowledge and competency. It is important to save and archive ultrasound images for quality assurance and feedback purposes. The use of billing codes is crucial for reimbursement and securing funding for ultrasound equipment. Integrating ultrasound into clinical practice can be done through integration into daily rounds and discussing findings with the healthcare team. Supervision and quality assurance are key in ensuring accurate and effective ultrasound use.

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Procedures, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Pro/Con: POCUS Program Administration: More Versus Less? (SessionID 1225713)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Procedures

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Ultrasound

Year 2023

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Ultrasound quality assurance

I-AIM framework

Medical training courses

Ultrasound image archiving

Billing codes

Integration into clinical practice

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