CT Vetting

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Vetting done though the vetting module in CRIS

To accept:

From the Event Info tab sure the examination code is correct, set the urgency code as 1 - routine, 3 - urgent, 5 - immediate, tick the “justify” box, then click on Vet. Any bespoke instructions go in the event comments but aren't mandatory.
On the Vetting page choose the relevant protocol and modify if needed, then click complete. Patients with low eGFRs with need contrast specifically prescribed
Not mandatory to contact team, they will just pick it up

To reject:

Reject with justification from Event Info tab - Reject > Cancel Event leave a comment then select a “hospital cancel” option.

To accept:

Leave a comment in the event comment stating the scan protocol & urgency -/+ any relevant details. This is the official vetting step.
On CRIS from the Event Details tab make sure the examination code is correct, then go to Request - set as “request received”.
Message the CT radiographer on MSteams or give them a call.

To reject:

On CRIS from the Event Details tab go to Request - set as “rejected” and leave a comment in the box giving rational

To accept:

Leave a comment in the event comment stating the scan protocol & urgency -/+ any relevant details. This is the official vetting step.
On CRIS from the Event Details tab make sure the examination code is correct set the urgency code as 2 for all overnight scans, then go to Request - set as “request received”
Give the radiographer a call, or message them on teams if possible.

To reject:

On CRIS from the Event Details tab go to Request - set as “rejected” and leave a comment in the box giving rational

Torbay requests are still paper, and likely won't have been put on CRIS when you get the call.

To accept:

Tell the clinician to give the paper request to the radiographer
Message the CT radiographer through the “Torbay CT” MSteams chat with protocol/urgency
If a request is on CRIS you can add a comment for an official record

To reject:

Tell the clinician their request is rejected

Vetting in Barnstaple is a bit variable, quite a few scans will just get directly accepted by the radiographer, and quite often there isn't anything on CRI when called. As long as the radiographer knows the scan should happen.

To accept:

Leave a comment in the event comment stating the scan protocol & urgency -/+ any relevant details.
On CRIS from the Event Details tab make sure the examination code is correct, then go to Request - set as “request received”
Contact the radiographer - generally through switch

Other important details to give in the event comments include and communicate to team: