Description of an independently developed quality assessment tool to meet emergency department credentialing and Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Accreditation Council guidelines

Michael Vu; Richard Gordon; Sara K. Miller; Katheryn Larimore; Carrie Bakunas; Victoria Morris; Ryan Walsh; Benjamin Karfunkle

doi:10.5826/tuj.2026.18025

April 1, 2026The Ultrasound JournalOpen Access

Description of an independently developed quality assessment tool to meet emergency department credentialing and Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Accreditation Council guidelines

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This research aims to create an alternative quality assessment tool for emergency departments that meets accreditation standards.
Developed a lightweight quality assessment tool for emergency ultrasound.
Implemented the tool in the emergency department for practical use.
Gathered feedback to enhance educational processes within the department.
The tool improved the quality of feedback for emergency ultrasound practices.
Department-level education was effectively enhanced through targeted feedback.
Accreditation requirements were successfully satisfied without needing commercial solutions.

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An independently developed tool improves quality assessment in emergency departments, suggesting effective credentialing solutions.

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We present our lightweight, easily reproducible alternative to commercial POCUS QA solutions that has led to targeted feedback and department-level education while also satisfying accreditation requirements.

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