Learn How to Protect Yourself from Liability in Medical Imaging at the April 2008 Central Chapter Spring Meeting

The Central Chapter’s Spring Meeting, scheduled for April 4-6, 2008 in Milwaukee, WI, is entitled Protecting Yourself from Liability in Medical Imaging: Providing Superior Patient Care, While Reducing Your Personal Risk.

Have you been paying attention to the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals?
How is your department adopting medication management standards? How about USP 797, national standards for the compounding of medications?
Have you ever been trained on proper documentation and how to chart in the patient’s medical record?
Have you ever considered the scope of practice of a NMT when learning a new skill?
Have you ever considered purchasing additional medical liability insurance?
Are you familiar with the dozens of federal statutes and regulations that impact medical imaging?
Are you familiar with the Stark laws and anti-kickback legislation?
Have you ever sought answers to a practice issue you are facing, but not sure where to turn to find answers?

If you are interested in learning more about these topics and more, then mark your calendars and plan on joining your colleagues at the 2008 Annual Spring Meeting of the Central Chapter, Society of Nuclear Medicine to be held April 4-6, 2008 in exciting downtown Milwaukee at the Intercontinental Hotel. Located in the heart of the theater district, the hotel is within walking distance of scores of restaurants, bars, clubs, and theaters to suit any taste.

This meeting is designed to provide participants a forum to understand the forces that are impacting the delivery of patient care; specifically how these forces impact medical imaging. Speakers with expertise in a variety of medical-legal, regulatory, and compliance topics will share what every member of the imaging team should know and understand about these hot topics. We will describe the current culture and share how these issues will impact you and your daily practice.

This interactive program is sure to provide physicians, technologists, pharmacists, scientists, nurses, managers, and administrators alike with insight into the standards, statues, and regulations that impact medical imaging. Learn how you can protect yourself from medical liability while providing superior patient care.

Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee April 4–6, 2008!

Friday, April 4, 2008: Understanding the Current Culture and Impending Paradigm Shift in Medical Imaging

Preliminary Program Topics

Welcome by Program Chair and Co-chair, and brief remarks by CC President and CCTS President
James Quinn Memorial Lecture: Historical Perspective. Focus on the transition we are currently facing and give incentive as to why should we all embrace this current paradigm shift.
Understanding the Driving Forces in Medical Imaging
Protecting Yourself Against Medical and Civil Liability
Medical and Civil Liability 101
The Role of Informed and Written Consent in Medical Imaging
Proffered Papers I
Documentation and Charting 101
Anatomy of a Lawsuit
Panel Discussion on Medical Legal Issues in Medical Imaging
Proffered Papers II
Networking Reception

Saturday, April 5, 2008: Medication Management

Mark Groch Memorial Lecture: Topic: Contrast Media (oral, rectal, and intrathecal IV: iodinated verses non-iodinated, describe osmolarity, bio-routing, contraindications, allergies, anaphylactoid verses anaphylaxis, and recommended pre-medication protocols.
Adjunctive Medications in Medical Imaging
USP 797 and It’s Impact on Practice of Nuclear Pharmacy
Joint Commission Medication Management Standards
Forum on Medication Management (JCAHO, pharmacist, imaging compliance, management)
Presentation of Proffered Paper Awards and recognition of local Scholarship awardees (All presenters to get paper certificates) Additional Federal Considerations
Federal Compliance Considerations: Stark, False Claims, HIPAA
Installation of Officers and recognition of outgoing officers, with brief comments from new Presidents
Impact of Energy Act of 2007 (NARM)
OSHA regulations

Sunday, April 6, 2008: Implementing Quality Standards Into Your Practice

National Patient Safety Goals
Aseptic Technique and Sterile Precautions
IAC Accreditation (ICANL)
ACR Accreditation
Meeting wrap-up