...Chapter 3 BASIC PATIENT CARE and SAFETY in DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING A patient coming to the Radiology Department from outside the hospital is frequently required to remove all or some items of clothing before a radiographic examination can be performed.We are here to serve for those patients who needs our service.So in this chapter, different care to be performed on patients will be discuss. Care of Patient Belongings Many patients bring jewelry, a purse, or other valuables to the diagnostic imaging department. Body Mechanics Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth. Any movement requires an expenditure of energy to overcome the force of gravity. Moving and Transferring Patients The RT is occasionally called on to transfer a patient to or from a hospital ward, or he may have to direct a porter to do this. Assessing the Patient’s Mobility Before the RT begins to move a patient, he must assess the patient’s ability to aid in the process. This assessment can take place with the patient sitting, lying, or standing. Methods of Moving Patients by Gurney by wheelchair Radiation Safety It is the RT’s responsibility to protect himself, the patient, his coworkers, and any other person who is present while a procedure involving the use of radiation is being performed from any unnecessary exposure to radiation. Positioning the Patient for Diagnostic Imaging Examinations It is the proper positioning of the patient...
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...Medical imaging is the technique and process used to create images of the human body or parts and function thereof for medical procedures seeking to reveal, diagnose, or examine disease or medical science, including the study of normal anatomy and physiology. Radiographers are responsible for providing safe and accurate imaging examinations using a variety of imaging modalities and techniques therefore allowing for the appropriate management and treatment of patients. They use their professional judgement to decide how to achieve a diagnostic outcome. During the period of an examination, radiographers take responsibility for the physical and psychological well being of the patient. Responsibilities of the Radiographer: 1. Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of medical imaging procedures, including assisting and transporting patients 2. Performing diagnostic radiographic procedures. 3. Corroborating patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use. 4. Maintaining confidentiality of the patient's protected health information 5. Preparing the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gaining cooperation, and minimizing anxiety. 6. Administering medications at the physician's request according to policy. 7. Selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures. 8. Positioning patient...
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...Running head: ETHICAL ISSUES AS A RADIOLOGY 1 Ethical Issues in Radiology Interview Paper Annelia Cyril Adventist University of Health Sciences 2 Abstract As a health care professionals we live through our career with sincere dedication to our patients. Ethics encompasses a variety of issues that all medical professionals, including medical imaging technologists must ultimately tackle. When considering ethics, medical imaging professionals need to take into account their responsibilities to patients, colleagues, employers, the imaging profession, and themselves. This interview will review these responsibilities with respect to medical imaging and the challenges that imaging technologists may face in approaching their work from the perspective of ethics. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has developed a Standard of Ethics in which radiologic technologists have to abide by. With the continual invention and improvement of lifesaving medical technology also comes the burden of ethical decision making. Radiologists today face more ethical issues than meet the eye. ...
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...copyright. No part may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including photocopying, or utilized by any information storage and retrieval system without permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved PARCA V 3.5 Page 1 PARCA CPAS2014 Requirements Certified PACS Associate (CPAS) requirements This document contains the detailed requirements for the certification of a CPAS2014 or Certified PACS Associate. The focus is on general technical and clinical understanding. CPAS2014 is an update to the original CPAS requirements published in 2005 to include new technologies and developments. The requirements are split up in two sections: A) Technical (IT) and B) Clinical. A. Technical (IT) requirements 1. Computer basics (20%) 1.1 Hardware: A computer has hardware components, i.e. CPU, memory, Disk, removable media, display card and display and data entry devices (aka peripherals) such as keyboard and mouse and others. There are several standard interfaces, such as serial and parallel ports, FireWire and several choices of disk and network interfaces. – Know how to distinguish between these components and interfaces and the function and characteristics of each of them. 1.2 CPU and Memory: The CPU and memory determine to a high degree the performance of the computer. – Know impact of the number of parallel processors, their speed and I/O path width (in bits) of the different processor types, the impact of dedicated processing boards and performance...
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...Ultrasound It is an assured and apparent fact that the progression of society has for the most part trailed the widening and advancement in our understanding of science and technology. Over the past centuries, such advancements has led to some of the most innovative and groundbreaking inventions in human history. The post-World War II era saw some of these basic inventions and discoveries leap into next level advancements with the help of new technology. One of the areas that benefitted largely from the technological advancements is our health care industry. With the latest innovative medicine, doctors and researchers can now do what was unthinkable in the past century or before. One small example of such innovative technology used in today’s health care industry is the Cardiac Ultrasound Machine. Our understanding of physics has helped in better diagnosing problems without having to perform invasive procedures like before. The world of imaging in medical sciences and treatment has benefitted the most from this understanding. In today’s health care, sound waves such as the ultrasounds have changed diagnostic procedures for ever. This fact is exemplified in the invention of Cardiac Ultrasound Machine. The machine mainly consists of a transducer probe, central processing unit, transducer pulse controls, display and keyboard, storage device and a printer. The functionality of the machine depends on the piezoelectric crystals and their ability to generate sound with the absorbance...
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...Individual Strategic Communication Plan Power/Politics Communication OL610 (Paula DeMaio) Quinnipiac University Community Access Imaging Grant: A Progress Report for the Seedlings Foundation and Quinnipiac University December 19, 2015 Executive Summary: Renewal of Community Access Imaging Grant: A Progress Report for Quinnipiac University and the Seedlings Foundation Community Access Imaging (CAI) is a free clinic operating in conjunction with Quinnipiac University, the Seedlings Foundation and community health care partners. This clinic provides highly supervised, specialized diagnostic imaging exams to uninsured individuals of the surrounding communities. The clinic is currently funded for three years. Annual clinical progression reports discussed with benefactors, CAI staff and Quinnipiac administration will determine if renewal of funding will be provided for the continuation of the clinic. . Analytical Methods: To determine the clinics total patient volume since commencement, data was collected from the coactive system. This system provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities and total exams performed (CoActiv Enterprise Image & Data Management, 2009). We were able to calculate the percent increase of patient volume. In assessing percent increase, we calculated the annual patient volume of years 2014 (330 patients) and 2015 (460 patients). We took the difference, 130 and divided by the original number of...
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...The government should pay for people's education and health care. to waht extent do you agree or disagree? Healthy and well educated citizens are the backbone of a strong society. I strongly agree that governments should take the responsibility of providing free education and health care to people. However, private education and medical service, to some extent, can be provided as a supplementary. First of all, education and medical treatment are largely considered as a basic right, without them a country will face severe social problems. Imaging the chaos that would be ensue if people do not understand how to read, write, and calculate; imaging what will happen if patients can not afford medical fee. Further, education infulence public’s awareness of health care. It is interesting to note that bad habits such as prostitution, substance abuse, alcoholism, smoking etc are often find in those individuals who were inadequately educated. Yet, perhaps the strongest argument in favor of governments providing free education and health care is that of taxes. Remembering, it is the entire nation that paying taxes. Therefore, it is by no means for education and medical care exclude form any other services. Admittedly, public service cannot meet all the demands. E.g. some students wish to attend private schools or some patients want to purchase high level medical service. Then, I think private profit-making companies should be encouraged to private these services to public. On one...
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...Innovation as a Discipline…..………………………………………………………………..26 4.4 Conclusions and Recommendations…..……………………………………………………………………………….28 5. Summary and Conclusions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 6. Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….32 7. References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33 Appendices A1 Selection of Key Institutes A2 Results Patent Analysis A3 Research Profiles 1. Introduction This report analyzes the R&D infrastructure in the United States in the field of new medical devices. It is part of the Innovative Medical Devices Initiative the Netherlands (IMDI.NL) thematic program that aims to focus the Netherlands’ R&D infrastructure for medical devices on health care demands and economic growth (1). The study is a collaboration...
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...Medical Technology and U.S. Health Care Medical Technology and U.S. Health Care Over the course of history, medical technology has continued to evolve in more ways than one. The advancements in surgical procedures, imaging techniques and the use of computer technology has allowed for patients to receive health care in a more convenient and efficient way, but with this convenience and the ever evolving technology comes the burden of cost on the U.S. economy. This paper will review how early medicinal practices have evolved into the technologically advanced world of medicine we live in today, as well as discuss how these advancements play a role in the accessibility, affordability and quality of life and care the patients of the United States receive today. In the early 1800’s, medicinal practice in the U.S. was considered to be very primitive. Unlike the European countries of Britain, France and Germany, “American medicine lagged behind in the advances of medical science, experimental research and medical science education” (Shi & Singh, 2008 p. 85). Instead, America focused more on applied science rather than the research of basic sciences. In return, the United States’ “early practices of medicine were regarded more as a trade than a profession. It did not require the rigorous course of study, clinical practice, residency training, board exams and licensing, without which it is impossible to practice today” (Shi & Singh, 2008 p.85). This meant that pretty much...
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...Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician (MRI Tech) An MRI Technician is a person that operates MRI scanners. An MRI scanner is something that uses a strong magnetic field and radio frequencies to make 3-dimensional photos of a patient’s body tissues, than physicians use them to help diagnose patients. An MRI tech makes approximately $31.45 an hour, and approximately $65,410 a year. Some good personality traits for an MRI tech are; a natural interest in technology and science, the ability to be empathetic and have patience to sick and injured people, an interest in helping people, the ability to work well with your hands and on your feet, the willingness to work crazy hours, and wanting a fast-paced job in the healthcare industry. A high school diploma and an associate’s degree...
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...Pathophysiology The brain is made up neurons that are interconnected to form a vase network. These connections known as synapses enable the transmission of information from one neuron to another. In Alzheimer’s disease, ten to fifteen years before the appearance of the symptoms, two main lesions form in the brain, which are senile plaque’s that are composed of Beta-Amyloid protein, and neurofibrillary tangle’s that are composed of Tau protein. On the surface of a neuron is a large protein called APP. Normally, APP is sectioned by enzymes on the surface of the neuron and it frees a protein called Amyloid-Beta. The amyloid-beta protein is then cleared in the body. In the case of Alzheimer’s disease there is an imbalance as the amyloid-beta protein is no longer regulated and is found in two greater quantities. The protein is assembled to form insoluble fibrils and create Senile Plaques. When a neuron communicates with another a signal goes from the body known as soma to the synapse to transfer the information. The signal passes through the skeleton of the neuron composed of microtubules. These microtubules are stabilized by normal towel protein. In Alzheimer’s disease, Tau protein becomes defective and detaches from the microtubules. Thus, the skeleton of the neuron dissociates, as it is no longer maintained. Defective tau protein is then assembled to form filaments in the neuron. Without the skeleton the neurons degenerate and connections between the neurons are lost. The abnormal...
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...Facility Planning Shrunda Young-Johnson HCS/446 August 6, 2015 Janice Chilton Facility Planning Houston Texans new ambulatory clinic in Cleveland, Texas will be opening soon. It will feature state of the art surgical center. The Houston Texans Ambulatory Clinic will be have outpatient same day surgery center and imaging center. Our Ambulatory Clinic will have an unveiling in the summer of June 2016. This paper will focus on regulatory requirements and the effects on design and equipment, color selection implication and noise issues, electronic item needs, examination of budget planning and cost estimates, description of stakeholders and implementation plan. Health care organization know the regulatory requirement and their effect on design and equipment, especially for ambulatory clinics. Outpatient clinic have beds that are devoted to “hotel function” the typical nursing units of hospital and the extensive dietetic and housekeeping area that accompanying them (WBDG,2014). The implementation is organized in three steps which are routine, predictive maintenance and preventive. Manager for this ambulatory facility will have contractor and city of Cleveland public health to provide what compliance and regulation on material used for the facility. The color selection is very important in an outpatient ambulatory clinic due to it can create an illusion of a higher ceiling or a wider room or facilitate cueing in way finding orientation. In our health setting, there are...
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...messages from the brain and into the body. These neurons interact with one another by releasing a neurotransmitter that fits on to the receptor of a neighboring neuron. When the receptor is triggered in the brain it causes the body to react, act, think, feel, learn and so forth. But how does this actually work? Brain imaging has given us some insight to answer this question. Brain imaging like MRI’s, CAT, and PET scans all help in discovering the brains role in cognitive functioning. Advances in imaging technology have helped researchers pin point which areas of the brain are responsible for thinking, learning and memory. By recording activity of the brain in action, researchers can examine the systems of brain regions that participate in different cognitive functions, ranging from basic sensory and motor functions to complex functions like reasoning and language understanding. According to the Center for Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC) at the University of Pittsburg “To discover how brain cells actually support cognitive processes, CNBC investigators use physiological studies of neuronal activity in animals. Such studies have uncovered neurons that encode basic sensory properties of stimuli as well as others that reflect deeper cognitive analyses, such as the relative location of one object with respect to other objects of interest, the emotional content of a facial expression, the location of the animal in extra personal space or the anticipated reward value...
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...will be older than age 65 within the next 5 years. 50% of men and 33% of women are expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. New cases of cancer are expected to grow by 34% in the next 5 years. Current physician practices that serve oncology patients are at their full capacity. Additional facilities and equipment are needed to be able to provide the care that is needed. There is poor coordination of care between the different disciplines that provide care to these patients. There are delays in scheduling care for oncology patients. There are no established programs focused on cancer prevention and control. Educational programs on the risk factors for cancer are limited. Orthopedic Services The needs assessment reveals that there will be anticipated growth in orthopedics. Orthopedic cases are expected to increase by 46%. Inpatient volume is expected to increase by 30% and outpatient procedures by 350%. The community needs additional physicians in order to accommodate this growth. There will need additional imaging equipment, operating rooms and rehab facilities. There needs to be better coordination of care to ensure timeliness of scheduling. Educational programs need to be implemented on accident prevention and promoting health lifestyles. Cardiovascular Services Over the next 5 years, there will be an increased need for cardiovascular services....
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...facilities are places that provide health care to people. A health care facility includes hospitals, clinics, specialized care centers, and outpatient care centers. Health care facilities range from relatively simple and small clinics to complex larger and costly research hospitals. A healthcare facility should communicate messages to patients, volunteers, visitors, and staff as an establishment of kind, comfort and welcoming compassion. Health care facilities commitment to patient’s and families’ is their well-being and safety, a health care facility should also influence employee behaviors and attitudes. Health care facilities evoke change and the advancement of a better delivery of healthcare. Very often healthcare facilities must be renovated to improve healthcare delivery. This paper will discuss Emory University Hospital’s in Atlanta, GA emergency room and surgical center new for renovations Regulatory requirement, color selection, equipment and electronic needed budget planning and cost estimate, and the role of stakeholders in facility planning and development Facility Planning Regulatory requirements and their effect on the design and equipment * * * Hospitals are the most complex of building types. Each hospital consist of of a wide series of services and functional units such as clinical lab, imaging, emergency rooms, diagnostic and treatment functions, surgical hospitality functions, and the basic inpatient care. These ranges of functions are mirror...
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