Past Webinars
April 21, 2022 Webinar: All About Mapping
1. Introduction and Materials
Accurate exam and procedure name mapping is critical for DIR participating facilities to gain insight into their radiation dose levels overall and to obtain accurate comparisons with national benchmarks to drive quality improvement. Learn from national experts about mapping methods for CT and fluoroscopy and best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
2. Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, the participant should be better able to:- Explain the importance of entering accurate, complete, and timely data for maximizing the value of registry participation.
- Recognize how to map exams/procedures to a standardized terminology to allow for exams and procedures to be analyzed and compared for benchmarking feedback reports.
- Describe methods for mapping exams/procedures and how to apply strategies and best practices based on the needs and resources of your institution.
3. Speakers
A. Kyle Jones, PhD, FAAPM; Kevin A. Wunderle, PhD, DABR; Ryan Bosca, PhD; Michael A. Bohl, MPH; Mike Simanowith; Mythreyi Chatfield, PhD; Dustin A. Gress, MS, DABR, DABSNM
January 27, 2022 Webinar: Maximizing the Value of Participation
1. Introduction and Materials
New DIR enhancements launched in 2021, including expansion to modalities beyond CT, provide facilities with more value for their DIR participation. DIR national leaders bring current and future participants up to date on the DIR expansion, new interactive reports, and exciting plans underway.
2. Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, the participant should be better able to:
Describe how participating in the Dose Index Registry (DIR) and its modality expansions helps the radiology community learn from each other, provide optimal patient care through practice benchmarks, and collect data to advance radiologic care.
Identify how to apply knowledge of the National Radiology Data Registries and DIR to begin or expand DIR participation at your facility.
Recognize how registry data can be used for facility benchmarking and quality improvement.
3. Speakers
A. Kyle Jones, PhD, FAAPM; William F. Sensakovic, PhD ; Steven Don, MD, FACR; Tinsu Pan, PhD, FAAPM; Mike Simanowith
