Applications

Highland Hospital proposes the placement of a CT unit on their campus.

CTAAB found that community need supported the addition of an incremental CT scanner to the Emergency Department due to current and anticipated future demand.

Borg Imaging proposes the placement of a CT/PET scanner to be located at Calkins Corporate Park in Henrietta, NY.

Application is superseded by NT130.

Lindsay House Surgery Center to add an Ambulatory Surgery Extension Clinit at Linden Oaks Medical Campus in Rochester.

CTAAB found that community need supported the extension clinic of the Lindsay House Surgery Center at the Linden Oaks Medical Campus due to current and anticipated future surgical demand.

Rochester Diagnostic Imaging proposes the placement of an additional MRI unit at 1432 Hudson Avenue, Rochester, NY.

CTAAB found community need supported approval of the existing open MRI for up to 0.3 FTE, with the understanding that: - The open magnet is to be used on a limited basis for three specific classes of patients: RGH inpatient and ED patients who require clinical support or monitoring devices while the scan is being performed, bariatric patients (large body size or weight), and patients with claustrophobia; - This does not constitute a resource which can be replaced by another MRI unit; and Any replacement of such unit must be reviewed by CTAAB in the context of community need at the time of review.

Advanced Medical Imaging of Western New York proposes an addition to current MRI capacity at a site to be determined.

CTAAB found no evidence to support the need for additional MRI units at this time. Capacity will be re-looked at in 6-9 months.

Borg Imaging proposes the placement of an additional MRI unit in the Finger Lakes Region.

Application denied without prejudice. CTAAB will again review at the request of the applicant at a future meeting. CTAAB further recommends that additional capacity be developed with existing units.

The IDE Group, P.C. proposes the placement of an MRI machine on Ridge Road East, Rochester, NY

Application denied without prejudice. CTAAB will again review at the request of the applicant at a future meeting. CTAAB further recommends that additional capacity be developed with existing units.

Magnetic resonance imaging is a tool used in the diagnosis of injury or disease. One novel use of this technology is the imaging of breast tissue to diagnose disease.

Based on the information reviewed, CTAAB found that the use of breast MRI may be used for the following indications: determine extent of disease, distinguishing scar from recurrence, detect occult tumors, and follow-up after induction chemotherapy. CTAAB found no evidence to support the use of breast MRI in the following clinical situation: equivocal physical exam, mammography, and ultrasound. In addition, CTAAB found no evidence to support the need for additional MRI units at this time.

CTAAB reviewed a request to replace the current Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Intermediate Care beds to new space to be built over the new Emergency Department.

Based on the information reviewed, CTAAB found that community need supported the renovation of existing spaces due to current inadequacy of space to care for current and projected growth.

CTAAB reviewed a request for expansion of the emergency department, diagnostic imaging, nutrition services, as well as mechanical upgrades in 67,000 square feet of new construction and 32,500 square feet of renovated space.

Based on the information reviewed, CTAAB found that community need supported the expansion and renovation of current spaces due to current inadequacy of space as a result of growth in patient volume and projected future growth.