Streamlined workflows clear the way to precision
Workflows that include fragmented systems and burdensome administrative tasks and that require workarounds can threaten the precision of diagnosis and weigh heavily on staff and patients. That’s why Philips is dedicated to streamlining every step. By connecting the people, the data and the technology, we drive change that can make an immediate and lasting impact.
Breaking through workflow challenges
Healthcare providers have many pain points, from appointment no-shows to systems that are not integrated to staffing shortages and increased patient demands. When you consider the cumulative effect these problems have on the workflow, removing the challenges is critical.
Here, we’ve pulled together examples of workflow innovations across the system to show how we can work together to create a clearer way to precision.
Radiology offsets increased workflow complexity by reducing staff stress
Teams suddenly must be prepared for a spike in specialized scans and a growing backlog post-crisis. This can be further complicated by workflow challenges. Explore some below and see how we can help.
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Workflow challenge
New standards of care exacerbate staff stress
Workload constitutes the number-one stress on radiology technologists,2 with inefficient setup workflows increasing staff burden. Added to this are the new demands of PPE changes and disinfection protocols, which exacerbate staff stress even more.
More complex patient processing will impact volume capacity
COVID-19 is decreasing imaging volumes by as much as 50%-70% in some cases.6 But soon, imaging services must address pent-up demand for tests delayed by the crisis. Handling the increased patient throughput will challenge existing staff and equipment.
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2 Radiology Staff in Focus: A Radiology Services Impact and Satisfaction Survey of Technologists and Imaging Directors. Philips; 2019:17. (link) 3 For routine exams. Based on in-house testing. 4 Provided a filled database with >100 exams, each 4 images. Examination cycle time: Time from pressing the complete button until the next examination can be scheduled. 5 Provided a filled database with >100 exams, each 4 images. Image cycle time: Time from end of X-ray until the system is ready for next action. 6 Cavallo J, Forman H. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiology practices. Radiology. Published online April 15, 2020. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2020201495 (link) 7 Compared to Philips scans without Compressed SENSE. 8 Lichtenstein DA, Malbrain M. Lung ultrasound in the critically ill (LUCI): a translational discipline. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther. 2017;49(5):430-436. doi:10.5603/AIT.a2017.0063 9 Collaboration Live software is a work in progress. Currently pending US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance, Collaboration Live is designed to support peer-to-peer connections, enabling screen sharing to provide remote consultation, collaboration and training, according to the vendor. When it receives clearance, Collaboration. Live will be available with the company's premium (EPIQ) ultrasound systems.
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