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Quality Management Fellowship Quality management is of great importance for hospital and clinic-based radiology departments accredited through the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Quality management is also an important part of mammography and compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Quality management requires a working knowledge of the quality improvement (QI) process and tools, quality control (QC), equipment testing and regulatory guidelines. You will learn the basics of the quality management process from the theoretical to practical application. A combination of experts will introduce you to the fundamentals of QM. You will learn from the pros how QM has evolved and how QI has changed. You will receive “hands-on” application in designing QI monitors for your facility. You will learn how a well-designed QM program will improve imaging quality and patient care. In addition to the QC testing review, you will participate in a field trip to perform a portion of the QC tests listed in the ARRT QM clinical competencies required for the advanced level QM examination. All students will progress through the application phase of training at their own rate. Advanced Health can provide the opportunity to meet some of the clinical competency requirements for the ARRT Advanced Level Exam for Quality Management, but cannot guarantee the competency can be met. The performance of each competency is dependent upon the participant’s individual skill level. Course Topics Day 1 • Physical Principles of X-ray • Principles of Computed Radiography • Principles of Digital Radiography • Digital exposure indicators and values • Quality Control in Radiology • ACR Mammography Quality Control Testing • Analog and digital mammography quality control testing Day 2 • Quality Management Philosophy • Quality Improvement • QC Tools, Information Collection, Data analysis • Student development of QI Monitors • Analysis of QI Monitors • Creation of Mock Graphs & Charts to Demonstrate the QI Monitor Process • Review of Monitors and Charts • OSHA Standards and Guidelines • HIPAA Compliance • Safe Medical Devices Act • NCRP Rules and Regulations for QC Day 3 • Radiographic Equipment Quality Control Tests – Film Based and Electronic Images • “Hands-On” Equipment Testing • Field Trip to Clinical Site with the Opportunity to Perform “Hands-On” QC Testing and Observe a Demonstration of QC Testing. Quality Management Faculty David Clayton, BSRT, RT(R)(QM) Martha Riley, BS, BM, RT(R) Susan Sprinkle-Vincent, AAS, RT(R)(M) Lesa Mohr, RT(R)(QM)(BD) Deborah Ann Thames, RT(R)(M)(QM) CE Credits 24 Category A Direct Recommended Textbook Quality Management in Imaging Sciences 3rd Edition by Papp. Dates/Locations Houston, TX Mar 21-23 Thurs-Sat Clayton Houston, TX Oct 3-5 Thurs-Sat Clayton Fee $749 *Students are provided transportation to and from the clinical facility for this field trip. David Clayton, BSRT, RT(R)(QM) David is a quality assurance specialist for the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He trains graduate-level medical physics students and residents how to perform quality control procedures and practices during their radiographic/fluoroscopic clinical rotation. His responsibilities also include performing quality control testing of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment, laser printers, film processors, and digital imaging monitors. David has been instrumental in teaching quality control and quality assurance for the Advanced Health Education Center in courses ranging from the Quality Management Fellowship Program and QM Registry Review to the PACS Program and Integrating Digital Imaging into Your Curricula, a course for medical imaging educators. He served nine years in the U.S. Army, where he received his radiology training and was an assistant department manager. Martha Riley, BS, BM, RT(R) Martha is the CQI coordinator in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She received her certification as radiologic technologist in 1971. Her responsibilities at M.D. Anderson include designing the division’s Performance Improvement Plan, identifying quality of care and training issues, and ensuring compliance with JCAHO regulations and the division’s overall preparedness. “ I really appreciated David breaking the information down so that it is easier to understand. It is obvious that he enjoys his job! ” Jan Pollard Register @ www.AHEConline.com 52
Fellowship Information Clinical Fellowship Information Advanced Health Education Center offers clinical fellowship rotations as an enhancement to the preceding theory course in the selected modality. AHEC offers clinical fellowships to registered radiographers (RT, R) In the modalities of Mammography, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Fellowships are conducted in the Houston, TX area in hospitals, imaging facilities and urgent care facilities. The length of clinical fellowship training will vary by the modality selected. No CE credit is awarded for clinical hours. In order to receive a certificate documenting clinical attendance, technologists must return their timesheet and copies of their clinical competency forms to the AHEC office via mail or fax to the attention of the fellowship coordinator. Modality Information Mammography Clinical Fellowship: (Option 2- two day clinical fellowship-16 hours) In April 1999, the final rules of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) became effective that required entry-level training for mammography including the performance of 25 patient procedures under the supervision of a qualified mammographer. Radiologic Technologists from small facilities or who enter the training on their own will require a clinical site to acquire the required 25 patient procedures as per MQSA standards for the FDA. Advanced Health can provide a limited number of clinical training sites with qualified clinical faculty and student liability insurance for patient care activities. Students desiring this option should be registered and paid three weeks in advance of the class. It will require technologists to spend 6 days for the fellowship and seven days if enrolled in the digital mammography course on the Monday following the theory portion of the fellowship course. Mammography Fellowship Coordinator: Susan Sprinkle-Vincent, AAS, RT(R)(M) - Director/Consultant for Mammography Services MRI and CT Clinical Fellowship: 40 hours of clinical rotations (Monday-Friday) each week will give the technologist the opportunity to experience a wide array of exams, be tutored by experienced advanced modality professionals who provide insights, advice, and help you get the most out of your training. Also, clinical fellowships may allow technologists the opportunity to accrue some of their clinical experience (competencies) for preparation for advanced modality examinations. Clinical rotations are based on a per week registration by the technologist. It is strongly recommended attendance in clinical rotations be for the full weeks offered. Register early; there is a limited number of clinical sites available. It will enhance clinical experience if technologists communicate their goals related to clinical training to the fellowship coordinator. If you have specific requests regarding equipment preference and/or software, please contact the AHEC clinical fellowship coordinator related to these modalities. MRI and CT Fellowship Coordinator: Susan Sprinkle-Vincent, RT(R)(M) - Program Manager Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fellowship Clinical: (1-3 week option) Technologists are placed with an emphasis on providing experience on a magnet when available, with the field strength and manufacturer requested when possible. MRI fellowship clinical will provide 40-120 hours of MRI training. Computed Tomography Fellowship Clinical: (1-2 week option) Technologists are placed with an emphasis on providing experience when available on a CT system with the manufacturer, software and angiography needs requested when possible. CT fellowship clinicals will provide 40-80 hours of CT training. Course enrollees may hand-deliver, fax to 713-772-0155, or mail to 8502 Tybor Drive, Houston, TX 77074 the required information. Send to the attention of the clinical fellowship coordinator for the selected modality. 53 Clinical Fellowship Requirements Clinical Fellowship requires enrolled technologists to meet hospital and imaging center requirements as required by affiliation agreements and education departments. The following information must be submitted to obtain a clinical site rotation assignment. Fellowship coordinators will contact enrolled technologists in advance of clinical rotations to secure appropriate documentation. Reliable email and/or telephone contact information must be provided at time of registration for the class. Failure to provide correct information will result in delay or failure of clinical placement. Required information must be provided a minimum of three weeks prior to the first day of the theory class. Minimum Clinical Requirements Include: • A copy of current credentials and state licensure (If applicable). • Signed Letter of Good Health on physician’s letterhead. • Current Immunizations to include: Tuberculosis (documentation of negative PPD or negative CXR report within the last 12 months, Hepatitis B series (documentation of completed series and/or positive titer, or deferral), Tetanus within the last 10 years, Varicella (chicken pox)-(immunization, positive history by MD letter, positive titer), MMR date or titer date, current influenza vaccination. • Urine drug screen 10 Panel • Copy of current CPR card (front and back) • A signed background release form with a copy of current driver’s license to include expiration date, social security number and date of birth. The release form will be emailed to you when you register for class. • Employment verifications - Last two employers - Name of employer - Contact name - Contact phone number Call Us @ 800.239.1361
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