2023 Vizient PSO Topical Safety Webinar Series: Proactive management of incidental radiology findings across the continuum of care
Attendees will gain knowledge on leading practices for can close the loop on incidental radiology findings by improving the structure and quality of reports, standardizing processes for communicating results to providers and patients, and developing systems for tracking incidental findings and interventions to promote adherence to follow-up recommendations and guidelines.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
1. Describe a process to standardize the communication of actionable imaging test findings to treating physicians by leveraging existing systems.
2. Describe a system for tracking nonemergent, actionable, incidental imaging findings and interventions to track and promote adherence to follow-up recommendations.
3. Discuss challenges and lessons learned in implementing these processes and strategies for dealing with challenges.
Additional Information
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Ryan Ash, MD, MPH
Vice-Chair of Radiology; Vice-Chair of Radiology Quality and Safety
The University of Kansas Health System
Rebecca Flynn Sourk, RN, BSN
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
The University of Kansas Health System
Leon Rybak, MD
Professor of Radiology, Executive Vice Chair of Operations, Quality and Safety
NYU Langone Health
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The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 CBRN
- 1.00 General CE - Attendance