Optimizing modality operations.
J Am Coll Radiol. 2014 Jul;11(7):654-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.03.019. Epub 2014 Jun 2.
Boland GW1, Duszak R Jr2, Mayo-Smith W3.
A successful imaging outcome for a patient requires that each step of the workflow, from examination request to timely communication of actionable information, be optimized in order to deliver maximal quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. This series uses the concept of the imaging value chain to understand how this can best be achieved. The prior article discussed imaging protocol optimization, which has a direct impact on the successful management of modality workflow and operations, the focus of this article.