Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Review the evidence demonstrating the substantial occupational hazards of the standard cardiac Cath Lab, including the risks of radiation exposure, the high frequency of orthopedic/spinal injury, and the deleterious impact on physician and staff wellness. 2. Examine the advances in Cath Lab imaging systems that minimize radiation exposure to patients, physicians and staff by incorporating dose-reduction hardware and software technologies without compromising image quality. 3. Discuss the breakthrough radiation shielding systems that allow for a lead-free environment (apron free) with minimal to no radiation exposure to staff and operators. 4. Describe strategies to support and advocate for individual physicians and practices in gaining hospital administration financial support for these new technologies.
- Provider:Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, The
- Activity Link: https://scaipro.scai.org/URL/occupational-health-safety
- Start Date: 2024-05-14 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-05-14 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Practice Assessment (ABIM)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABIM) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology