Procedure Logbook For Bse Nursing (Hb 2017)

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The BSE Education Committee recently produced guidelines on performing a comprehensive TOE examination. It is recognised that it may not be possible to acquire all the recommended views in all patients. In particular, there are certain probe positions that may be poorly tolerated in awake patients. Cases must be submitted as digital loops and stills within a Powerpoint presentation or uploaded onto www.bsecho.org when this facilty becomes available. Reports should include quantitative measurements, observations, summary and conclusion. 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. 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 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.

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.

Candidates pursuing TTE, TOE, ACCE & Stress Echo must pass the written examinationbefore attending the practical assessment (logbook, live scanning and viva cases) Cancellations with less than one week's notice (7 calendar days or less) will be classed as a no-show and automatically fail. Requests must include the type of accreditation (e.g Level 1, TTE, TOE, Stress, Critical Care etc) and membership number. Through initiatives like the Echocardiography Quality Framework(EQF), the ECHO journal, and the various professional development eventswe hold throughout the year, we work hard to ensure our members feel supported in delivering the most advanced and patient-centric care possible.

About our protocols and guidelines

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. 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. 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. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any future guideline publication will not create a mid learning change for candidates. We will inform potential candidates when new guidelines are published which will at that point affect any future accreditation exams. More information With the exception of Level 1 accreditation, BSE practical assessments are only available to candidates who have successfully completed the written exam.

Types of accreditation

Standard accommodations and special requirements (such as requiring extra time or a need for a separate room) can be requested for written and practical exams An example of the marking schedule for the digital studies is included in the accreditation document.

In 2017 we joined forces with Pearson Vue to deliver our exams at localised Pearson Vue across the UK, republic of Ireland and some overseas areas. From 2020 we went a step further due to the pandemic and introduced online proctored exams, allowing candidates to sit the exam from home. 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.Level 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. This new BSE accreditation route is endorsed by the BCCA and aims to improve standards of echocardiography in patients with congenital heart disease. 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.” The syllabus reflects the knowledge that is required in assessing patients with congenital heart disease of all ages. It recognises the prior knowledge that BSE members have attained by already having BSE level 2 accreditation. Areas that have previously been examined, such as the physics components, have therefore been removed. In addition there is a reduction in the size of the logbook requirement. 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.