Using a Collaborative Quality Improvement Registry to Improve Radiation Dose Reporting and Reduction: The BMC2 PCI Experience in Michigan

Speaker:
Kathleen Frazier, BSN, RN - Clinical Quality Improvement Lead, University of Michigan

Description:
Radiation exposure has negative immediate and long-term health implications for patients, providers and staff involved with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

• Identify the risks of radiation exposure for patients and providers.
• Demonstrate an increase in radiation dose reporting and decrease the number of procedures with Air Kerma exceeding recommended dosing.