AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

To address CT radiation dose safety issues, in 2019 CMS invited CT researchers and experts to develop a measure that could be incorporated into its programs that use financial incentives to motivate clinicians and hospitals to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety. Smith-Bindman R, Yu S, Wang Y, et al.

Radiation 232

Radiation Computed Tomography DICOM Hospital 232

AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

We developed a step-by-step guide describing exactly how to clear and scan an inpatient with a CIED per our policy. We encourage a culture of safety that includes leadership encouraging techs to share near misses by writing an incident report whenever things don’t go 'just right,' Ellis-Land and colleagues stated. "Be

MRI 230

MRI Education Inpatient Radiology Technologist 230

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It specifies the adoption of a new quality measure into the diagnostic radiology set of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) called Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults, with the goal of improving patient safety by optimizing CT radiation dose.

Computed Tomography 162

Computed Tomography Radiation Medicare Inpatient 162

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

We need to focus on patient safety, and try to create guidelines for management that are based on objective fact, not conjecture," Javitt said. "If If you render appropriate patient care, that's the best protection."

Disease 290

Disease MRI Radiologist X-ray 290

Imaging Technology

APRIL 11, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 04/11/2023 - 21:18 April 11, 2023 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration ’s key priorities to advance health equity and support underserved communities. percentage point productivity adjustment.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Inpatient Medicare Hospital 98