Procedure Logbook For Bse Nursing (Hb 2017)

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It utilises a dataset of 17 images to allow for assessment and diagnosis of clinically important and commonly encountered acute pathology to guide bedside management. It allows detection of gross pathology to direct further assessment either by a more detailed transthoracic or trans-oesphageal study.

Candidates pursuing TTE, TOE, ACCE & Stress Echo must pass the written examinationbefore attending the practical assessment (logbook, live scanning and viva cases) Standard accommodations and special requirements (such as requiring extra time or a need for a separate room) can be requested for written and practical examsLevel I accreditation allows rapid bedside echocardiographic assessment of the acutely unwell patient and was launched in April 2018 in response to and in anticipation of the Department of Health mandate for 24/7 provision of emergency echo services. Following successful completion, accreditation is valid for five years. Cancellations with less than one week's notice (7 calendar days or less) will be classed as a no-show and automatically fail. The constantly evolving nature of echocardiography means ongoing education in the field is crucial, and something we treat as a number one priority. The BSE is committed to keeping you updated on the latest news, consistently improving patient care, and empowering innovation at every turn. Similarly, our protocols help establish step-by-step procedures for performing roles within the echocardiography field, offering an advanced resource that can be beneficial across the board. Our protocols present minimum datasets for newly presenting patients, views and measurements needed for comprehensive studies in a variety of pathologies. They have been formatted to include text, images and video clips, making them much more engaging and efficient to absorb. Accredited members can apply for re-accreditationto extend their accreditation. Applicants must apply at least three months before the accreditation expiry date. See Re-accreditation.

Candidates who successfully complete all three stations will be deemed to have passed the Accreditation process. Certificates and badges will be issued on the day. Appeals must be made in writing within two months of the original decision. If you feel that you might be eligible for appeal, please refer to the guidelines and FAQs below. The accreditation process has transformed over the last 6 years. There was a time when candidates had to sign up to attend an exam venue in limited locations of UK and republic of Ireland. After passing the written exam, candidates would submit logbooks (in lever arch files) and videos by the post. The processing time was 4-6 months. An example of the marking schedule for the digital studies is included in the accreditation document.

About our protocols and guidelines

Requests must include the type of accreditation (e.g Level 1, TTE, TOE, Stress, Critical Care etc) and membership number. Our guidelines are rooted in best practice, and focus on areas where there is clinical ambiguity and the greatest opportunity for impact. Clinical guidelines help to support evidence-based practice in echocardiography, and all guidelines can be found in the ECHO journal. Station 1- (logbook): All logbooks will be assessed prior to this assessment, and must be submitted via the portal in advance. Logbook submission deadline- *Wednesday 26 January by 5pm. Station 2 (live scanning): Candidates will be asked to acquire a number of views on a normal volunteer/ simulator. The assessor will be present in the room and may help adjust the echo machine buttons as directed by the candidate if the machine is unfamiliar. This will be done in a specified timescale. Station 3 (five viva cases): 5 video cases will be assessed at this station as per the accreditation guidelines.

Re-submission: first attempt candidates need only repeat the station at which they did not pass in the first attempt. Re-submission candidates receive reserved spaces at the next available assessment. Since 2015 we have been hosting the practical assessment days to candidates. The standard process is for candidates upload their logbook reports to the online logbook portal and attend an assessment day to perform a live scan and present five cases. Results are given to candidates on the day of the assessment. This new BSE accreditation route is endorsed by the BCCA and aims to improve standards of echocardiography in patients with congenital heart disease.With the exception of Level 1 accreditation, BSE practical assessments are only available to candidates who have successfully completed the written exam. The accreditation process comprises a logbook component of 75 cases collected over a period of 12 months and demonstrating a range of acute pathology, followed by an assessment process which aims to assess technical ability, experience and image interpretation. Assessments are carried out at designated exam days held twice a year, with three stations to assess the logbook, scanning and reporting components. The British Society of Echocardiography is delighted to announce the launch of a new accreditation for congenital heart disease (CHD). You will be able to choose one date from those available to attend. Assessment places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. When sessions have reached maximum capacity we will establish a waiting list. Ms Jan Forster, Consultant Congenital Sonographer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and representative of the Congenital Heart Disease Accreditation Working Group, said “We are all aware of the growing numbers of patients with CHD that are now in our adult clinics due to the surgical success and medical management of patients with congenital cardiac lesions. We hope that this accreditation will ensure that echocardiographers have the underpinning knowledge required to confidently scan patients with congenital heart disease.”