MUA Course Outline

THURSDAY

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.               
Class Registration 

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.              
Introduction to MUA

                                                   
 Patient Selection:  The Key to Successful MUA Procedures     

Medical Necessity

Patient Selection

MUA Procedure Protocol

Insurance Preauthorization

Examinations and Evaluations

        
Documentation

Guidelines

Medical Data

Medical Records: Clinical Pertinence Criteria

H&P Outline

Progress Notes & Discharge Summary

Operative Report

Consultation Report

Discussion – Q&A

                                                   
The Operating Room – Personnel & Equipment

Anesthesiologist

OR Nurse

First Assistant

Anesthesia Agents

Sterile Environment and Attire

Patient Transfer

OR and Recovery Room Protocol

Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Rehabilitation
Post MUA Therapy

MUA Pathway / Pain Management Algorithm
MUA Techniques Workshop

Discussion- Q & A 

10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.             
Proctorship/Lecture (at ASC)                                                                                   

FRIDAY

                      
8:00 a.m. - Noon              
Proctorship/Lecture at ASC

Patient Evaluation/Pre-Op

Noon - 6:00 p.m.      
The Facilities – Hospitals and ASC’s

ASC / Hospital Corporate Structure
Bylaws and Governing Protocol
Administration

Becoming a Member of the Facility

 Accredidation Criteria
Accreditation Decision and Appeal

Developing an MUA Program within the Facilty

Delineation of Medical and ASC Affiliations
           
Creating Affiliations
Physician, Hospital and ASC Affiliations
          
Applying for Staff Priviledges

Hospital / ASC Selection:

Application for Privileges
Team Approach to Securing Privileges

By-laws Revision 
Hospital Protocol and Physician Responsibilities
Medical Record Keeping within the Facility

Discussion – Q & A             

Historical Considerations of MUA

Research Article

                                         
What is MUA?

Procedure Rationale

Indications

Contraindications

How Often is MUA Performed?

Serial Application

Patho-physiology
Neuro-pharmacology

Anesthesia                                           

 
Discussion – Q&A