DIR-Fluoro Knowledge Base Navigation Guide

Purpose

This guide offers a step-by-step walkthrough of ACR DIR Knowledge Base articles to help new users learn how to use the ACR DIR-Fluoro module.

What is the DIR-FL?

1. Dose Index Registry (DIR) Features The purpose of this article is to outline the various ways in which the registry can be used for quality improvement and research.

How can the DIR-FL be useful?

1. DIR Fluoroscopy Features This article introduces users to the Fluoroscopy module and its available tools.

2. DIR Marketing Toolkit The article provides DIR participants with customizable marketing tools to help promote your facility to patients and referring physicians.

How should I utilize the DIR-FL?

1. Dose Index Registry (DIR) Startup GuideThis step-by-step start-up guide is intended to help sites get underway with submitting data and obtaining helpful feedback information.

2. DIR Data Collection and Submission Using ACR Connect + DIR LinkThis article provides an overview of data submission to the Dose Index Registry (DIR) using the ACR Connect platform and DIR Link application.

3. DIR Link Enhanced Data TransmissionThe purpose of this article is to give background and explain the benefits of the DIR Link application.

4. Manage Device ProfilesThis article covers the importance of completing a device profile for each fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and radiographic fluoroscopy unit for your facility and the options for updating and changing a device profile.

5. Exam and Procedure Name Mapping Resource GuideThe guide links together Knowledge Base articles that dive deeper into mapping details and may be especially helpful for staff members new to exam name mapping to become familiar with important considerations to ensure your facility obtains the most value from your DIR participation.

6. Navigating the Mapping Tool FeaturesThis article provides an overview of the features of the Exam Mapping Name Tool located in the NRDR Portal.

7. Using the Exam Name Mapping ToolThis article provides an overview on how to use the features of the Exam Mapping Name Tool located in the NRDR Portal.

8. Using the Mapping Tool's Export and Upload FunctionsThis article explains how to use the export and upload functions to map exams in bulk.

9. Tips for Exam and Procedure Name Mapping MaintenanceThis tipsheet outlines several strategies to support facilities with exam name mapping. 

10. DIR Exam and Procedure Name Mapping FAQThis article provides a compilation of commonly asked questions answered by DIR experts from top-performing facilities. 

11. Request a New ACR Common IDThis article instructs users on how to request a new ACR Common ID if no applicable value exists. 

What do the DIR-FL reports provide?

1. Working with DIR Interactive ReportsThis article provides an overview of navigating DIR interactive reports developed with Tableau software.

2. NRDR Interactive Reports Overview VideosThis article contains videos on how to get the most value from the data submitted to the registry and how interactive reports can support your quality improvement efforts.

3. DIR Available ReportsThis article lists the available interactive and operational reports in the DIR.

4. Fluoroscopy Summary of Data SubmittedThe purpose of this article is to instruct users on how to use the Fluoroscopy Summary of Data Submitted report for data completeness.

5. Fluoroscopy Facility Comparison ReportThe purpose of this article is to instruct users on how to use the Fluoroscopy Facility Comparison report for quantitative analysis.  

6. Fluoroscopy Standardized Dose Index ReportsThe purpose of this article is to instruct users on how to use the Fluoroscopy Standardized Dose Index report to delve into the details of the site’s performance.

7. Creating and saving custom interactive reportsThis article contains a video on how to set up and save custom interactive reports for more efficient data reviews.

8. DIR Data Quality ChecksThe purpose of this article is to provide instructions on verifying the data your site submits to the Dose Index Registry (DIR) is accurate and complete. 

Where can I learn more about the DIR-FL or enhance my experience?

1. DIR Training Series Webinars The Dose Index Registry (DIR) Training Series aims to inform facilities about the registry’s current opportunities and benefits, how to get the most value out of participation, and strategies for using feedback reports to improve your facility's processes for better patient care.