Radiology Workflow Solutions
Improving Efficiency Through Improved Workflows
Medical imaging is a crucial component of modern healthcare, providing valuable diagnostic information to help healthcare professionals make informed decisions. However, the process of delivering radiology services can be complex, involving a variety of stakeholders and technologies. Enlitic works to streamline your processes while you also build your real-world evidence database. There are many steps to radiology workflow, and it impacts patient care and efficiency. Deploying the Enlitic framework with ENDEX™ you can begin to improve your radiology workflow.
Radiology workflow includes everything from patient scheduling to the communication of the results. It involves many steps and provides hospital staff with the ability to improve their daily activities. Radiology workflow provides your facility with an ROI through higher capacity to report more studies, receiving reimbursements quicker, monetizing data, and increasing satisfaction and efficiency among staff.
Strategies for Improvement
Improving your radiology workflow requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders involved. Here are some strategies that can help improve radiology workflow:
- Workflow analysis: Conduct a thorough analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to streamline processes.
- Technology integration: Implement the Enlitic framework along with ENCOG™ and ENDEX to standardize imaging data before it gets to the PACS. This allows for the data to be consistent and clinically relevant when going to radiologists and staff. With the use of ENCOG, PHI within the images is removed and audited for better image sharing or data monetization.
- Process standardization: Develop standardized processes and protocols to ensure consistency in radiology workflow across different locations and departments.
- Staff education and training: Provide education and training for radiology staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
The Importance of a Well-Designed Workflow
The radiology workflow is a critical aspect of delivering high-quality services to patients. Improving your hospital’s workflow can enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and increase accuracy and timeliness of diagnostic information. By implementing strategies for improving radiology efficiencies, your organization can ensure that it is delivering the best possible care to patients.
How Does Enlitic Impact Radiology Workflow?
- Speed up reporting workflows with minimal manual interaction
- Reduce report turnaround time for faster time to diagnosis
- Reclaim time with accurate routing and data orchestration
- Enhance communications between providers