Medlantis

This module, Danielle Chevalier discusses how in planning and opening a new, freestanding hospital-affiliated interventional radiology center in January 2018, the NYU Langone Radiology department faced a variety of challenges. These challenges included determination of case mix, safety and escalation protocols, appropriate staffing, and other unique considerations that take into account the lack of supporting ancillary services typically found in hospital setting. The continued success of this interventional radiology center can provide useful insights for other departments and sections that are considering pursuing this care model.

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to: 

• Provide an overview of the saftey considerations of a freestanding interventional radiology center.
  
• Describe the center's initial and current case mix and its patient outcomes.
  
• Describe the unique considerations specific to a freestanding procedural center.