Physicians who ORDER imaging exams (CT)

The Joint Commission's standards focus on ensuring that healthcare organizations provide education and training to their staff on the safe and appropriate use of medical imaging. Specifically, The Joint Commission's standard  IM.02.02.01 states that:

"The [healthcare organization] trains all staff involved in the [imaging] process on the safe use of imaging equipment and the risks associated with radiation exposure to patients, staff, and visitors."

This standard requires that all staff involved in the imaging process, including those who order or perform imaging exams, receive training on the safe use of imaging equipment and the risks associated with radiation exposure. The training should cover topics such as appropriate use of imaging exams, radiation safety principles, and use of radiation dose monitoring tools.

To meet The Joint Commission Standards, physicians who order imaging exams can benefit significantly from our course on Maximizing Benefit and Reducing Risk in Computed Tomography (2.25 CME).