Unit 3 Flashcards
What is educational accreditation ?
Satisfactory school that demonstrates compliance with educational standards and qualify for entry into the profession
What is healthcare accreditation?
Quality of care and helps organization highlight strength, reaffirm commitment and drives for improvement
What is accreditation?
Independent verification that A program meets established quality standards and can carry out task
What is jrcert?
Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology ( 1969)
JRCERT promotes education in what 4 areas?
Radiography, radiation therapy,magnetic resonance, and medical dosiometry
What is the JRCERT accreditation process?
- Submit application from the program
- must have A self study by the program
- site visiting conducted to verify info in self study
- site visiting team must submit the report
- report presented to the board of directors
- vote on recommended accreditation status
- Max = 3 years
- max continuing =8 years
What is JRCDMS?
Joint review committee on education in diagnostic medical sonography
What is CAAHEP?
Commission on accreditation of allied health education programs ( largest one for the healthcare field )
What’s JRCNMT?
Joint review committee on education in nuclear medicine
What are student benefits of accreditation?
= going to an accreditated school allows you to sit for boards
= school must teach ARST material
= foundational knowledge
What are patient benefits of accreditation?
Ensures supervision and competency
Who acceditates hospitals?
JCAHO ( joint commission on the accreditation of healthcare organizations)
- 1951
- focuses on quality of care and safety
What is the joint Commission survey process?
On site survey where they dive deep to look for safety
- trace care delivered to patients
- verbal and written info provided to JC
- on site observation and interview
- documents provided
What is certification?
Voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual by exam
- always voluntary
What is licensure?
Process by which a governmental agency, usually state, grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
What’s the difference between certification and licensure ?
You must be certified no matter what and it last for 10 years
- you do not have to be licensed but it depends on the state
What is the certification criteria ?
- Graduate X-ray School
- associates degree
- comply with ethical standards
- pass the exam. (75%)
How do you annually maintain certification?
- Comply with ARRT rules and regulations
- comply with their standards of ethics
- 24 hours of continued education in 2 years
-CQR every 10 years - renewed fee
What is A registry?
A listing of an individual holding a particular certification
-ex. ARRT
What is ARDMS?
American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers
- certification of sonographers and vascular technologists
What is NMTCB?
Nuclear medicine technology certification board
-1977
- certification for nuclear medicine technologists
What are some ways to get ceu’s?
- Educational programs
- self learning activities
- professional conferences
- application trainings
- publishing
How long does A tech have to complete cqr’s
3 years
- first year they must assemble a professional profile with their highlights and development
- Second Year they must self assess process to evaluate strengths and weakness
- third year they should complete continue educational activities in targeted areas
Certification vs. Licensure vs. Registry
Certification is voluntary
Licensure is state provided
Registry is a list of individuals and their certificate in a particular profession
What is ASRT?
American society of radiologic technologist
- goal is to advance the professions of rad tech
And imaging specialities to maintain high standards
What is AHRA?
American healthcare radiology administration
- promotes management practices
What is AEIRS?
Association of educators in imaging and radiologic sciences
- encourage the exchange of teaching concepts
What is ACERT?
Association of collegiate educators in radiologic technology
- development of collegiate educational process in radiologic technology
What is AVIR?
Association of vascular and interventional radiographers
- technology specialized in cardiovascular and interventional radiography
What is SDMS?
Society of diagnostic medical sonographers
What is SNM?
Society of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging - technologist section
- nuc med
What is ISRRT?
International society of radiologic technologist / radiographers
- relations to the world Health organization
What is PSRT?
Pennsylvania society of radiologic technologist
What are the 3 pillars of PSRT?
- Education, ethics and enrichment
What is AAPM?
American association of physicists in medicine
- most prominent organization of physicists
What’s ABR?
American board of radiology
What’s ACR?
American College of radiology
- standardizes all mammo
What’s AMA?
American medical association
- largest and most active medical association in the world
ARRS?
American roentgen ray society
- oldest U.S. Radiologic society
RSNA?
Radiologic society of North America
- largest radiology meetings
SIIM ?
Society for imaging informatics in medicine
- where we send images
What is the main external agency?
Joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organization
- voluntary
- regulates safety and quality
What external agency is involuntary
State health departments
- define rules to protect the health and safety of patients
Who ensures safe use of radiative and protect people materials
Nuclear regulatory commission
What is OSHA?
Occupational safety and health administration
- federal agency who establishes standards for safety in the workplace
Who is ACR MQSA?
American College or radiology accreditation and the mammography quality standards act
-mammo accreditation
-makes sure mammos are consistent
What is HIPAA?
Health insurance portability and accountability act ( 1996)
What’s a CPO?
HIPAA privacy officer
-oversees all development and adherence of policies and PHI (protected health insurance )
What is a safety committee?
Run by the hospital
-direct education of employees on safety and clinical patient safety
-infection control committee :regulates infection control policies and procedures
What is RSC?
Radiation safety committee
-regulates Hospital activities for radiation and makes sure that the areas are safe and meet standards under the nuclear regulatory commission
Explain the pharmacy and therapeutics committee
Responsible for reviewing drugs and their use in the hospital
PACS
Picture achieving communications systems
Benefits : access, time, retrieval, finances and consultation availability
Internal agencies risk management
Goal is to manage and control the amount of legal and financial risk to the organization, and ensure a hospital continues to remain in good standing with its reputation within the community
-free from risk
What are the characteristics of a good employee ?
Fast learner
Confidence
Positive attitudes
Adaptability
Creativity
Leaderships ability
-technical knowledge , people skills, handle complaints, striving to meet or exceed expectations and continuing education
