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JRCERT’s Strategic Planning Vision From a

Radiology Management Perspective

Jason Scott, MBA, R.T.(R)(MR), CRA, FAHRA

strategic plan is a critical element of any suc- A strategic plan should set priorities to focus energy
cessful organization. With long-term plan- and resources on strengthening operations and ensur-
ning, the current status is identified and a ing that employees are working toward the goals
pat
A h is developed to meet future goals, where- identified in the strategic plan. Furthermore, it should
as strategic planning starts with the end in mind and be assessed regularly to ensure that business decisions
works backward to achieve desired goals. Earlier this are correlated with the strategic plan.
year, at its spring meeting, the Joint Review Committee No absolute rules or frameworks are required for
on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) strategic planning; however, there are some common
completed a review of its strategic plan (see Box). Many goals :
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radiology administrators actively are involved in strate- ¡ Analysis or assessment – understand current
gic planning. As the Association for Medical Imaging internal and external environments.
Management representative on the JRCERT board of ¡ Strategy formulation – develop a basic plan and a
directors, I have had the honor to assist the JRCERT high-level strategy.
with its strategic planning process. ¡ Strategy execution – translate the plan into opera-
The JRCERT prides itself as being the only agency tional and action items.
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and ¡ Evaluation management – assess the performance
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for of meeting action items.
the accreditation of traditional and distance deliv-
ery educational programs in radiography, radiation Conclusion
therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. As a radiology administrator, it is of utmost impor-
Specialized accreditation awarded by the JRCERT tance that our technologists are educated properly
offers institutions significant value by providing peer to maintain our profession’s credibility. I encourage
evaluation of the educational process and by assuring educational programs in the radiologic sciences to
the public that students receive a quality professional become JRCERT accredited to promote a culture of
education in the radiologic sciences. In addition, the excellence. Furthermore, I challenge each radiology
public can be confident that graduates of a JRCERT- administrator to make it a priority to hire graduates
accredited program will have developed the requisite from JRCERT-accredited programs so that our profes-
skills and behaviors to provide safe, high-quality patient sion can continue to solidify itself as one of the premier
care. providers of quality health care.

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