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THE VOICE FOR THE VASCULAR ULTRASOUND PROFESSION SINCE 1977 AIUM November 2010

THE VOICE FOR THE VASCULAR ULTRASOUND PROFESSION SINCE 1977 AIUM November 2010. SVU Mission. To represent the best interests of SVU members and promote quality vascular ultrasound services by providing educational, scientific and literary activities to our members, patients and the public.

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THE VOICE FOR THE VASCULAR ULTRASOUND PROFESSION SINCE 1977 AIUM November 2010

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  1. THE VOICE FOR THE VASCULAR ULTRASOUND PROFESSION SINCE 1977 AIUM November 2010

  2. SVU Mission To represent the best interests of SVU members and promote quality vascular ultrasound services by providing educational, scientific and literary activities to our members, patients and the public. • SVU is dedicated to the advancement of noninvasive, diagnostic vascular technology through: • Continuing Medical Education • Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy • Professional Performance Guidelines • Products • News & Information • Speakers Bureau • Mentoring Program

  3. Professional Performance Guidelines • SVU has 19 Professional Performance Guidelines posted on the SVU websitewww.svunet.org

  4. SVU Major Issues • WORKFORCE ISSUES • Education/CMEs (online JVU) • Staffing shortages – Quality • Aging Workforce • Lack of degree programs (entry level) • Ergonomic Injuries • Need for more Externship locations for Students • Continues to support the passage of the CARE Bill • Federal and State Advocacy Issue • Active Advocacy Committee to address regulatory, legislative and reimbursement issues critical to the vascular ultrasound Profession • State Licensure

  5. PLANNING FORTHE FUTURE SVU STRATEGIC PLAN “VISION 2011-2012”

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