SVU On Demand Webinar 091824: Vascular Testing Final Reports: The Truth Must Be Made Known!-Vascular Testing Final Reports: The Truth Must Be Made Known!

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The webinar, presented by an SVU representative, focuses on the use of the GoToWebinar program and guidelines for earning continuing medical education (CME) credits. It emphasizes that the webinar is being recorded and will be available online at no cost. Participants should use the questions feature during the presentation and were reminded about the process for receiving their CMEs, which involves completing an evaluation sent via email from the SVU office.<br /><br />The main presentation is given by Marge Hutchinson, a highly credentialed professional in the field of peripheral vascular ultrasound and echocardiography. Marge discusses the importance of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in final vascular testing reports. She provides an overview of the IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards and guidelines, stressing that medical records are legal documents and should meet certain criteria for standardized interpretations and report formats.<br /><br />Marge highlights common mistakes in final reports, such as inaccuracies in interpreting velocities, laterality errors, and improper terminology. She underscores the importance of defensive documentation to avoid legal repercussions, citing personal and external cases where documentation played a critical role.<br /><br />The webinar includes a Q&A session where questions about incidental findings, the accuracy of preliminary reports, and standards for non-compressible vessels in venous studies are addressed. Marge encourages using IAC standards as a best practice even for non-accredited facilities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to standardized criteria and properly documenting all findings. Finally, future SVU webinars are announced, inviting participants to join upcoming educational sessions.

Keywords

GoToWebinar

CME credits

Marge Hutchinson

peripheral vascular ultrasound

echocardiography

IAC standards

defensive documentation

final reports

Q&A session

non-compressible vessels

SVU webinars