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DEALING WITH DENSITY: The Challenges of the Dense Breast

DEALING WITH DENSITY: The Challenges of the Dense Breast. Catherine Alvarez BAS R.T.(R)(M) October 28, 2012. Henry Ford Health System. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford Not-for-profit corporation Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting

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DEALING WITH DENSITY: The Challenges of the Dense Breast

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  1. DEALING WITH DENSITY: The Challenges of the Dense Breast Catherine Alvarez BAS R.T.(R)(M) October 28, 2012

  2. Henry Ford Health System • Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford • Not-for-profit corporation • Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting • Comprised of hospitals, medical centers and one of the nation's largest group practices with more than 1,200 physicians

  3. The System's flagship, Henry Ford Hospital, is in • Detroit. • Level 1 trauma center • More than 23,000 employees • Henry Ford Health System is the fifth-largest • employer in Metro Detroit • Generating more than $1.7 billion of annual • economic stimulus

  4. 2012 BREAST IMAGING CONFERENCE • The Michigan Radiological Society, in co-operation  with the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists  • Biren A. Shah, M.D. Faculty Member for Practicum • A comprehensive and in-depth course in Breast Imaging. • Prior approval by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), Continuing Education Course

  5. Breakout sessions for Radiologic Technologists (Mammographers) • Provide the latest information on the recent FDA approved breakthrough technology for breast imaging • Provide continuing education credits for participants in the conference

  6. Learning Objectives • Recognize challenges with screening dense breast • Explain value of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) • Explain value of Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)

  7. Current Status of Practicum • Practicum presentation was given at the 2012 Breast Imaging Conference • The presentation is cutting edge medical information • Possible future presentations • Clock hours to date: Over 200 hours

  8. Lessons Learned • Challenges Faced During Practicum • Collaboration is imperative –Team Input • Clear communication, Coordination, Planning and Organization is key to a successful presentation • Meetings – face to face, and emails

  9. SWOT Strategy • Organizing the efforts needed to carry out decisions • Time Management Strategy • Excellent way to be aware of a more effective way to manage time with measurable results and due dates

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