Purchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

Purchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance Print All

Initiative Title	Purchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	As our field involves exposing patients to radiation students cannot practice taking images or making exposures on themselves or public volunteers. We use an anatomical phantom which has anatomy inside to replicate the skeletal system, bowel, and organs. This is used for positioning, PRE, and quality assurance lab activities to make exposures and demonstrate various radiographic principles. The current phantom named "Pixy" is quit honestly falling apart; if she were a trauma victim she wouldn't survive! All joking aside, her left arm is hanging on by a thread (literally by a broken large rubber band she came with), her joints are leaking and her neck is being held together by a trauma cervical collar. There have been improvements in these phantoms over the years and a new phantom would enrich the classroom and laboratory experience for students- not to mention her breakage being a problem. LuAnn and I have begun researching the cost of a new anatomical phantom and the average price range is $31,000. Though we looked into refurbishing "Pixy" the company has told us she is too old and is past what they call "her useful life"... Very true considering her condition.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Pixy may break completely and we will have limited phantoms to practice on. While we have some "loose" body parts like a phantom head and knee she is the only whole body one which replicates an actual person or "patient". If she continues to break or cannot be used our laboratory experiments will greatly suffer and so will our students experience. Using Pixy greatly ties into our learning outcomes and having student practice skills in the psychomotor domain. Estimated completion date is based on if funding is approved or not- if so this would be worked on ASAP
Department Goals	Update medical equipment to current modern technology students encounter in the clinical setting such as patient transfer stretcher. Also update or fix those that are breaking such as anatomical radiation phantom for quality assurance.
Programs	AAS Rad Tech
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date	05/01/2018
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	High
Funding Source	Grant Possibility
Created	11/16/2017 11:08 pm
Updated	11/17/2017 2:50 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.	It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 2. To engage learners in an environment that develops their knowledge and skills in critical thinking, information and technology literacy, effective communication and enhances their awareness of civic responsibility and cultural diversity.	It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 4. To promote student growth and development by providing comprehensive and innovative academic and support services.	It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 6. To build and maintain safe, accessible and sustainable facilities that support the learning environment.	The current phantom is too old to be considered sustainable as it has out lived it's useful life. It needs to be updated so for the future such an item can simply be refurbished or revamped. Also, the current state of the old phantom is a potential safety hazard should the arm or head totally detach, fall and hurt someone as it is very heavy.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 3. Institutional Resources	The program is an institutional resources and any improvement in the program is attractive to potential students and should be seen as an institutional resource as a whole.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 13. Related Educational Activities	Naturally the anatomical phantom plays a large role in educational activities in the classroom and laboratory setting by using it for examples, explanations and laboratory experiments.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 14. Assessment of Student Learning	The phantom gives us another tool to use in order to assess our students learning in the program.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. c: Increase student retention, completion, transfer, and employment readiness.	An anatomical phantom gives students experience on radiographic equipment by allowing them to take exposures and visualize the outcomes as we are not able to experiment on people. This increases learning opportunities, connects didactic learning with psycho-motor and gets students ready for clinical. This in turn makes them stronger students and thus employees when they earn their degree
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY IV: Efficient and Effective Operations: We will anticipate and adapt to changing economic realities while maintaining the infrastructure and resources necessary to foster innovation and develop & deliver high quality programs and services. c: Review and revise allocation methods to ensure appropriate investment in people, services, facilities, & technologies.	A new anatomical phantom is a wise investment to deliver high quality learning opportunities with in the program and fosters innovation in the laboratory setting.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Continue researching and acquiring price estimates	DI department	1
Once funds allocated move forward with purchase request	DI department	2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Acquire a new phantom in which the neck and arm are not coming apart	1
Increase student learning activities in the lab	2
Be able to continue making exposures using the phantom to demonstrate radiographic anatomy, positioning, and technique	3
Ensure student safety when working with such a phantom	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Alumni Survey	Surveying program alumni can provide information about program satisfaction, preparation (transfer or workforce), employment status, skills for success. Surveys can ask alumni to identify what should be changed, altered, maintained, improved, or expanded.		We already survey our grads and they have stated we need new equipment
Entrance/Exit Interviews	Interviews are conducted with students when they enter college and when they leave—either through graduation or early departure. These interviews can be designed to measure SLO, but can also be used to learn about students’ perceptions, gather feedback, on various college services, activities, etc.		DI department
Observations	Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes.		DI department and anyone else who wants to observe phantoms use and student learning utilizing it.

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$31,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
New radiography anatomical phantom for exposures	$31000.00	Diagnostic Imaging
TOTAL:	$31,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

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Supply

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

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Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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