Abstract
Article: Accreditation, Credentialing, and Quality Improvement in Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Literature Review
Authors: Kimberly Sorrentino, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Accreditation, Credentialing, and Quality Improvement in Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Literature Review,” you will be able to:
Identify which imaging modalities are mandated to obtain accreditation for reimbursement
Describe the common reasons why there are delays in the accreditation process
Identify the characteristics attributed to the quality of diagnostic medical sonography
Which imaging modality is required by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to obtain accreditation? Diagnostic medical sonography Echocardiography Vascular sonography Computer tomography
Which sonography specialty has the highest percentage of accredited facilities? Vascular Ob/Gyn Abdominal Echocardiography
Facilities applying for reaccreditation typically have: Fewer deficiencies Lower case study scores Inaccurate image interpretation Decreased quality of studies
How many specialties are the vast majority of sonographers credentialed in? One Two Three Four
Which is an unknown quality in diagnostic medical sonography? Individual with no credential and facility with no accreditation Individual with credential only Facility with accreditation only Individual with credential and facility with accreditation
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