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Intro to Sono

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SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) a professional organization to promote, advance, & educate sonographers
ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) a professional organization to promote & advocate for cardiac sonographers
SVU (Society for Vascular Ultrasound) a professional organization to promote & advocate for vascular sonographers
ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) conducts certifying exams for all sonographers
What does quality assurance mean? correlation of US diagnoses with other clinical studies, such as radiographic, lab, surgical, & pathologic findings must be obatained
What is important to remember about document storage? Recording media MUST have a shelf life compatible with the minimum number of years required by law; typically 7 years
What does PACS stand for? Picture Archiving & Communications System
What does PACS do? stores images, allows access to images, interfaces with other hospitals records, & allows workflow management
What's the difference between EMR & EHR? an electronic medical record is info from one doctor/practice, whereas an electronic health record contains info from many providers
What is Point of Care US? used in emergency situations & is not stored or transmitted to a doctor for interpretation
Who can perform POC US? a licensed healthcare provider, not necessarily a DMS
What is a CPT code? Current Procedural Technology code that describes procedures & services performed by physicians; a 5 digit code
What is an ICD 10 code? International Classification of Disease code used to identify diseases, conditions, or injuries; 3-7 digit code
What is a whistleblower? someone who reports violations; can be internal or external; they are provided protection from the government & may get a portion of recovered money
What are the purposes of clinical competencies? to make sure the student demonstrates proficiency; a designated # must be performed per site protocol
Created by: ginaliane
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