Comprehensive Vascular Surgery Practice Staff Training Manual

1. Introduction

• Purpose of the manual
• Practice overview
• Organizational structure

2. Clinical Staff Responsibilities

2.1 Medical Assistants

• Patient intake procedures
• Vital signs documentation
• Assisting with vascular examinations
• Doppler studies assistance
• Wound care protocols

2.2 Registered Nurses

• Pre-operative patient education
• Post-operative care protocols
• Medication management
• Patient monitoring
• Vascular assessment documentation

3. Administrative Procedures

3.1 Front Desk Operations

• Patient scheduling protocols
• Insurance verification
• Prior authorization procedures
• Medical records management
• HIPAA compliance

3.2 Billing and Coding

• Common vascular surgery CPT codes
• Documentation requirements
• Claim submission procedures
• Appeals process

4. Clinical Protocols

4.1 Emergency Procedures

• Acute limb ischemia protocol
• DVT emergency protocol
• Code blue procedures
• Emergency contact list

4.2 Infection Control

• Sterile technique protocols
• PPE requirements
• Surgical site infection prevention
• Instrument sterilization

5. Equipment Management

• Vascular ultrasound maintenance
• Surgical equipment inventory
• Supply chain management
• Equipment troubleshooting

6. Quality Assurance

• Patient satisfaction surveys
• Quality metrics tracking
• Peer review process
• Incident reporting

7. Compliance and Safety

• OSHA requirements
• Radiation safety protocols
• Workplace safety guidelines
• Annual certification requirements

8. Appendices

• Forms and templates
• Contact lists
• Emergency protocols
• Equipment manuals