Table 2 Results of the pre-conference survey of the potential standardsa for each domain in order of preference
Domain | Preferred optiona | Support (n = 17) (%) |
|---|---|---|
Scope of use | 1. The appropriate application of POCUS should be defined by individual specialties/disciplines and be used whenever supported by reasonable evidence | 100 |
Credentials and privileges | 1. Departments should define specific credentials that are required to receive privileges to use POCUS | 35 |
2. No credentials or additional privileges should be required for the use of POCUS; its use should be up to the clinician similar to any other aspect of the clinical assessment | 25 | |
3. Any additional training required (and associated privileges) to use POCUS should be determined on a case-by-case basis by each department | 18 | |
Documentation | 1. POCUS findings should be documented, and images captured when they play a significant role in patient care decisions | 59 |
2. POCUS findings should be documented, and all images should be captured for inclusion in the patient’s medical record | 25 | |
3. POCUS should be documented in the same way as physical exam findings as part of the overall clinical assessment | 18 | |
Quality assurance | 1. An audit of POCUS should be coordinated by any groups utilizing POCUS. Review of images, when available, is strongly encouraged | 88 |
2. POCUS use should include image capture and all images must be reviewed for quality assurance purposes. (12%) | 12 | |
Leadership and governance | 1. Multidisciplinary committee with representatives from each specialty/discipline using POCUS | 59 |
2. Each specialty/discipline oversees its own use (41%) | 41 | |
Teaching | 1. POCUS education can be provided by those with privileges recognized by their department | 41 |
2. POCUS education can be provided only by those with specific credentials as determined by a multidisciplinary POCUS committee | 35 | |
3. POCUS education can be provided by clinicians without specific credentials | 6 | |
Research | 1. Concerted and coordinated efforts to maximize research productivity to help propel USASK as a leader in POCUS research | 59 |
2. Clinical and educational/training research should be encouraged within each department | 41 | |
Equipment support and maintenance | 1. Universal standards for POCUS equipment support and maintenance should be coordinated centrally within SHA | 59 |
2. Standards for POCUS equipment support and maintenance standards should be coordinated by each institution within SHA | 41 |