title: Advanced practice quality improvement: beyond the radiology department.
abstract: Substantial opportunity exists for radiologists to lead practice quality improvement initiatives that extend beyond the boundaries of the radiology department, especially regarding the appropriate, evidence-based utilization of radiological services by clinical colleagues. Radiologists are uniquely positioned to lead these types of interdisciplinary quality projects. An example of one such project is reviewed, with a reflection on lessons learned; specific, practical recommendations derived from past efforts are made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Electronic address: mbruno@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bruno
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000592:standards*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000592:standards*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000592:standards*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States
keywords: Leadership; practice quality improvement; quality management