Table 2 Credentialing and quality assurance responses
Respondents | N (percentage) |
|---|---|
Percentage of ED attendings credentialed for EUS | |
0–25 % | 15 (18.75) |
25–50 % | 22 (27.5) |
50–75 % | 12 (15) |
75–100 % | 31 (38.75) |
Who credentials the staff to perform EUS? | |
Department director | 16 (20) |
Ultrasound director | 50 (62.5) |
Hospital credentialing board | 32 (40) |
Do not credential | 7 (8.75) |
Other | 1 (1.25) |
Is there a formal QA process for EP performed US? | |
Yes | 57 (71.25) |
No | 23 (28.75) |
If a QA process exists, who performs the QA? | |
Ultrasound director | 56 (98.25) |
Radiology department | 1 (1.75) |
N/A | 23 |