RSNA 2016

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2016


HP122-ED-X

Standardizing the Radiologist Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) Process

All Day Room: HP Community, Learning Center



Awards
Certificate of Merit
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Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, Boston, MA (Presenter) Author, UpToDate, Inc
Bettina Siewert, MD, Brookline, MA (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
TEACHING POINTS

Describe key elements and federal requirements of the radiologist OPPE and FPPEDescribe specific metrics and components of an OPPE, and how these can be measuredDescribe how to manage OPPE data effectively to drive improved radiologist performance

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Legal requirements and elements of an OPPE and FPPE.Steps in the OPPE process (notify, measure, analyze, inform, disclose, mentor, improve) - facilitating the mandatory 8 monthly radiologist review.The multisource and 360º feedback process - an online tool to take home; referring physician feedback.Measuring, monitoring and managing the growing demands for compliance (Joint Commission ever-readiness).Effective benchmarking with colleagues - a proposal for national radiologist performance benchmarks.Measuring performance - RTAT, report content, peer review and peer learning and practice improvement efforts.Teaching effectiveness and research impact (the academic OPPE).Fostering good citizenship.Measuring outcomes (not to manage incomes!)The patient perspective.Mesuring the value that radiologists add.Simple online tools for collecting and analyzing this data - a radiologist performance scorecard.Getting your radiologists to buy into this process.Using feedback to drive continuous radiologist performance improvement.

Honored Educators

Presenters or authors on this event have been recognized as RSNA Honored Educators for participating in multiple qualifying educational activities. Honored Educators are invested in furthering the profession of radiology by delivering high-quality educational content in their field of study. Learn how you can become an honored educator by visiting the website at: https://www.rsna.org/Honored-Educator-Award/

Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD - 2012 Honored Educator
Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD - 2016 Honored Educator