Sunday, July 25, 2010

Guidelines for Preparing Protocols for Radiology Examinations

Guidelines for Preparing Protocols for Radiology Examinations and ...Guidelines for Preparing Protocols for Radiology Examinations and Procedures Performed by Radiologist Assistants (RA Protocols) The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has developed this guidance document as a resource to assist radiologist assistants (RA) in the development of procedure- specific clinical protocols. Specific topics to be addressed in developing a RA protocol are listed as examples below but should not be considered by the protocol author as a complete or comprehensive list. Each protocol for an examination or procedure

performed by the RA should be detailed to meet the needs of the patient, supervising radiologist and facility. Federal and state law and regulations, along with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and institutional policy should all be consulted in the development and adoption of RA protocols. Guideline for (Procedure Name) Performed by Radiologist Assistants Goal: To deliver individualized diagnostic and interventional radiologic procedures to patients in order to maintain and improve health. These services will be delivered by a RA in accordance with the criteria developed by the supervising radiologist, radiology administrator and other appropriate individuals. These services should follow the guidelines established by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and ASRT. All radiologist assistant protocols will be approved by the appropriate hospital/facility committees and medical staff. Objective: Specific to the examination/procedure outlined in the RA protocol. Scope: RAs will deliver care outlined in the RA protocol. RAs may perform, under radiologist supervision, procedures only when defined by job description, and following individually documented education and demonstrated competency in the application and implementation of RA protocols to patient diseases or conditions. Radiologic technologists and other radiology personnel may participate in procedures detailed in RA protocols in an...

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