A Critical Mammography Inspection Update: The Impact of EQUIP
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - Friday, May 31, 2019
CME Provider:
ICPME › Linda McLean 33 Thornwood Drive Suite 400 Ithaca, New York (NY) 14850 United States
Phone: 607-257-5860 Fax: 607-257-5891
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Description:
Are you equipped for EQUIP?
The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) has increased the overall effectiveness of mammography in early detection but image quality (IQ) remains the most cited cause of accreditation and certification failure. The goal of Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program (EQUIP) is to ensure every certified facility has a process in place to regularly monitor and control image quality.
This webinar will provide:
Breast Center Directors with concrete steps towards EQUIP compliance Lead Interpreting Physicians (LIP) with clear guidance on navigating EQUIP to meet clinical image and quality control mandates Interpreting Physicians with a review of EQUIP expectations to prepare for IQ reviews Radiologic Technologists with an understanding of how EQUIP IQ reviews will validate and/or improve their imaging skills
Educational Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the concepts of the EQUIP criteria Identify how the EQUIP requirements will affect Certified Mammography Centers Develop methods for efficiently meeting the EQUIP criteria Describe automated vs manual methods to meet and reduce the burden of EQUIP
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Instructors:
Bonnie Rush, RT(R)(M)(QM)
CME Credit:
Physicians: 1.0 Hours
Radiologic Technologists: 1.0 Hours
Self Assessment Module (SAM):
Yes
Specialty Audience:
Radiology
RADLIST Course #17602
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