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1 The JRCERT Standards – How They Affect Everyone Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists April 11, 2015

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  • 1 Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists April 11, 2015
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  • 2 The JRCERT promotes excellence in education and elevates quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
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  • 3 Debra J. Poelhuis, M.S., R.T.(R)(M) Chair Laura S. Aaron, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(M)(QM), FASRT 1 st Vice Chair Stephanie Eatmon, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(T), FASRT 2 nd Vice Chair Darcy Wolfman, M.D. Secretary/Treasurer
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  • 4 Laura Borghardt, M.S., CMD Susan R. Hatfield, Ph.D. Tricia Leggett, D.H.Ed., R.T.(R),(QM) Jason L. Scott, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(MR), CRA, FAHRA
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  • Leslie F. Winter CEO Jay Hicks Executive Associate Director
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  • Barbara Burnham Special Projects Coordinator Tom Brown Accreditation Specialist Traci Lang Accreditation Specialist Jacqueline Kralik Accreditation Specialist Brian Leonard Accreditation Specialist
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  • 7 Radiography 619 Radiation Therapy 76 Magnetic Resonance 8 Medical Dosimetry 18
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  • 8 Total Considerations - 378 Interim Reports - 151 Initial -9 Progress Reports - 29 Continuing - 80 Other 109
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  • 9 8 Year 59 Probation 5 5 Year 13 2 Year 2 3 Year 6 Involuntary Withdraw 3
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  • New Information Technology Administrator Paul Luhn, B.A. Semi-Annual Newsletter The Pulse Learning Modules JRCERT Accreditation (Student Focused) JRCERT Accreditation (Student Focused) Interim Report Modules Interim Report Modules Outcomes Assessment Outcomes Assessment Understanding of Program Effectiveness Data Understanding of Program Effectiveness Data
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  • Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in: Radiography Radiation Therapy Magnetic Resonance Medical Dosimetry Program Accountability and Transparency Sequence and Flow 11
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  • STANDARD TWO Resources STANDARD THREE Curriculum and Academic Practices STANDARD FOUR Health and Safety STANDARD FIVE Assessment STANDARD SIX Institutional and Programmatic Data Administrative Structure Learning Resources/ Services Fiscal Support Student Learning Program Effectiveness Analysis and Actions Sponsoring Institution Personnel Clinical Education Settings Program Sponsorship and Substantive Changes STANDARD ONE Integrity
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  • ... Not just students and instructors Staff Technologists Department Administrators Patients 13
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  • The program demonstrates integrity in the following: o representations to communities of interest and the public, o pursuit of fair and equitable academic practices, and o treatment of, and respect for, students, faculty, and staff.
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  • Objective 1.2: Equitable learning opportunities for ALL students Examples: o If opportunity exists for females to observe or participate in breast imaging, then males must be afforded the same opportunity o If evening or weekend rotations are utilized, must be equitable for all students 15
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  • Objective 1.3: Timely, appropriate, and educationally valid clinical experiences Clinical placement must be non-discriminatory in nature and solely determined by the program. Radiography clinical staff to student ratio 1:1 Uncommon procedures Advanced imaging modalities are not included in the calculation of authorized clinical capacity (unless exclusively used for these rotations) 16
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  • Students may not be assigned to clinical education settings during holidays that are observed by the sponsoring institution Programs may permit students to makeup time during term or scheduled breaks. Programs must assure that its liability insurance covers students during these makeup assignments. 17
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  • Objective 1.4: 10 hours/day and 40 hours/week Objective 1.6: Grievance procedure Objective 1.7: Students made aware of JRCERT Standards and avenue to pursue allegations 18
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  • Objective 1.9 Admissions, academic policies, tuition and fees, clinical obligations, criteria for transfer of credit, etc published to students and general public: Clinical obligations drug screening, background checks, and associated fees, and travel to geographically-dispersed clinical education settings 19
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  • Objective 1.11 Engages communities of interest Communities of interest - institutions, organizations, groups, and/or individuals interested in educational activities in radiography 20
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  • The program has sufficient resources to support the quality and effectiveness of the educational process.
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  • Learning Resources/Services Objective 2.7: Reviews and maintains learning resources Objective 2.8: Provides access to information Personal Counseling Requesting Accommodations for Disabilities Financial Aid 22
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  • The programs curriculum and academic practices prepare students for professional practice.
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  • Objective 3.7: Provides timely and supportive academic, behavioral, and clinical advisement to students o Think about it - we are all teachers and role models! 24
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  • Objective 3.8: Faculty and clinical staff responsibilities delineated Objective 3.9: Evaluates program faculty and clinical instructors o Evaluations must be shared in a timely manner with faculty and clinical instructors to assure continued professional improvement 25
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  • The programs policy and procedures promote the health, safety, and optimal use of radiation for students, patients, and the general public.
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  • Standard Four - Health and Safety The programs policies and procedures promote the health and safety for students, patients, and the general public. Objective 4.1: Makes available to students and the general public accurate information about potential workplace hazards associated with magnetic fields. 27
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  • Interpretation: Information regarding the potential dangers of implants or foreign bodies in students must be published and provided to students and the general public. Programs must establish a safety screening protocol for all students that assures that students are appropriately screened for magnetic wave or radiofrequency hazards. Programs must describe how they prepare students for magnetic resonance safe practices and provide a copy of the screening protocol. Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 10/14 (effective 10/14) 28
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  • Objective 4.3: Employ proper radiation safety o Students must be instructed in the utilization of imaging equipment, accessories, optimal exposure factors, and proper patient positioning to minimize radiation exposure to: Patients Selves Others
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  • Standard Four - Health and Safety The programs policies and procedures promote the health, safety, and optimal use of radiation for students, patients, and the general public. Objective 4.3: Assures that students employ proper radiation safety practices. 30
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  • Interpretation: Programs must establish a safety screening protocol for students having potential access to the magnetic resonance environment. This assures that students are appropriately screened for magnetic wave or radiofrequency hazards. Programs must describe how they prepare students for magnetic resonance safe practices and provide a copy of the screening protocol, if applicable. Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 10/14 (effective 10/14) 31
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  • Supervision and More Supervision! Objective 4.4: Direct supervision (Therapy and MR- Obj. 4.4) o Prior to student achieving competency Objective 4.5: Indirect supervision (MR Obj. 4.4) o After student achieves competency o Immediately Available Objective 4.6: Direct supervision when repeating images
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  • Objective 4.7: Assures sponsoring institutions policies safeguard the health and safety of students. Policies must, at a minimum, address: Emergency preparedness Harassment Communicable Disease Substance Abuse (TherapyObj. 4.5; MR Obj.4.6) 33
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  • Objective 4.8: Assures students are orientated to clinical setting policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must, at a minimum, address: Hazards (chemical, electrical, fire) Emergency preparedness Medical emergencies HIPAA Standard Precautions (Therapy-Obj. 4.6) MR Obj. 4.7) 34
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  • The program develops and implements a system of planning and evaluation of student learning and program effectiveness outcomes in support of its mission.
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  • Student Learning Objective 5.1: Develops an assessment plan in relation to: clinical competence critical thinking professionalism communication skills 36
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  • Program Effectiveness Objective 5.2: Documents the following program effectiveness data 5-year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 75% at first attempt (2014: exams within 6 mos) 5-year average job placement rate of not less than 75% within six months of graduation (2014: actively seeking employment) Annual program completion rate (2014:150% of the stated program length) Graduation satisfaction Employer satisfaction 37
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  • The program complies with JRCERT policies, procedures, and Standards to achieve and maintain specialized accreditation
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  • Sponsoring Institution Objective 6.1: Documents the continuing institutional accreditation of the sponsoring institution. 39
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  • Personnel Objective 6.3: Documents that all faculty and staff possess academic and professional qualifications o Baccalaureate degree for full-time didactic faculty - Effective - January 1, 2018 40
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  • Clinical Education Settings Objective 6.5: Documents that clinical settings are in compliance with state and/or federal radiation safety laws. 41
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  • 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 (312) 704-5300 [email protected] www.jrcert.org
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  • for supporting programmatic accreditation in support of excellence in education and quality patient care!!!