Program Information
TJC Update and CT Protocol Review
J Webb1*, M Heard2*, (1) The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, (2) Sutter Health Support Services, Sacramento, CA
Presentations
MO-D-BRC-0 (Monday, March 9, 2015) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Room: Ballroom C
CT protocol review has become somewhat of a standard in diagnostic imaging practice. Published guidelines on the process generally require the assistance of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP). The process itself contains many inherent challenges, and the QMP is uniquely suited to a leadership role on the CT protocol review team. Additionally, The Joint Commission (TJC) released in January, 2015 Revised Requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Services, to go into effect later in the year. These revised requirements address of CT protocol review, and involvement of the QMP. This session will discuss CT protocol review, focused on the challenges and solutions implemented in a consulting environment, and will delve into the philosophy and expectations of the TJC when their new requirements for accreditation go into effect.
Learning objectives
As a result of attending this session, attendees will:
1. Be introduced to the unique challenges of CT protocol review in a consulting environment;
2. Learn some solutions to managing CT protocol review in medical physics consulting;
3. Better understand the philosophy of TJC;
4. Be introduced to TJC’s new Revised Requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Services; and
5. Understand the expectations of TJC surveyors after their new requirements go into effect.
Handouts
- 97-26952-353470-110100-697325937.pdf (J Webb)
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