Enterprise Imaging: Page 424

Informatics software tracks complication rates of imaging-guided procedures
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | LL-QSE3047-TUB | Lakeside Learning CenterIn this storyboard presentation, a no-hassle way to track and monitor complication rates of imaging-guided procedures will be explained. The solution that makes this possible is a Web-based automated procedure log application.
November 10, 2011
Implementing best practices for electronic communication of critical results
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | LL-PPE-TU6A | Lakeside Learning CenterCritical test results management software is designed to help simplify, streamline, and make more foolproof the delivery of urgent information, but out-of-box implementation doesn't necessarily produce the desired results. In this session, Dr. Charles McGraw will describe how radiologists at the University of California, Los Angeles Health System have modified a software program to meet the needs of physicians.
November 10, 2011
RIS integration eliminates paper ultrasound measurement forms
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | LL-INS-TU8A | Lakeside Learning CenterA Web-based data entry form to record ultrasound measurements has not only eliminated the use of paper forms in the radiology department of Staten Island University Hospital, it has improved the accuracy of communications between technologists and radiologists.
November 10, 2011
Open-source software extracts CT exposure metrics
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | SSG07-09 | S402ABOpen-source software that extracts anatomy-specific CT exposure metrics from existing image repositories will make its debut at this Tuesday scientific session.
November 10, 2011
Turn off that workstation! Going 'green' in radiology departments
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 11:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | SSG07-06 | S402ABThis scientific session will cover an investigation at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center that showed how many taxpayer dollars could be saved if the radiology department intelligently went "green" by turning of equipment when not in use.
November 10, 2011
Ontology-driven search tool identifies MRI contraindications, medical history
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 11:10 a.m.-11:20 a.m. | SSG07-05 | S402AB
Tuesday, November 29 | 11:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | SSG07-08 | S402ABAn ontology-driven search tool is being deployed at Massachusetts General Hospital to rapidly search existing electronic medical records of patients admitted to the emergency department for important medical history and identify patients scheduled for MRI exams who've experienced prior contraindications. Its use and how well it performs will be explained in these two scientific papers.
November 10, 2011
How to create a radiology department website for mobile devices
By Cynthia E. Keen
Tuesday, November 29 | 9:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m. | MSVR31-03 | Room N228This presentation will describe the basics of how to create a radiology department website for users of smartphones or mobile tablets.
November 10, 2011
Prioritizing superstat exams may reduce turnaround times
By Cynthia E. Keen
Monday, November 28 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSE12-05 | Room S402ABIn this scientific paper presentation, a radiology department describes the extra step it has taken to prioritize the most urgent of "stat" exam requests from its emergency department.
November 10, 2011
Dose monitoring software and benchmarking promote CT dose awareness
By Cynthia E. Keen
Monday, November 28 | 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | LL-INE1215-MOB | Lakeside Learning CenterKeeping score on a monthly basis of radiation doses administered to patients having CT exams has heightened awareness and provided feedback through benchmarking at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
November 10, 2011
Making a miniPACS and reporting system work in Kenya
By Cynthia E. Keen
Monday, November 28 | 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | LL-INE1152-MOB | Lakeside Learning CenterProviding basic radiology services in a developing country, much less implementing a PACS, is challenging. However, a specialized PACS and structured reporting system are operating successfully in Kenya; they will be described in an exhibit at RSNA 2011 by one of its implementers.
November 10, 2011
Structured reports establish consistency in radiology department
By Cynthia E. Keen
Monday, November 28 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | LL-QSE-MO1A | Lakeside Learning CenterThe radiology department of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has a reputation for innovation, so it's not surprising that it has implemented the use of structured reporting templates for more than 90% of all dictated reports. Rebecca Pryor, radiology compliance and education specialist, will discuss this initiative.
November 10, 2011
Templates for interventional radiology exams save hours in report preparation
By Cynthia E. Keen
Sunday, November 27 | 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | LL-INE1142-SUA | Lakeside Learning CenterIn this presentation, Dr. Lisa Obert, a radiology resident at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, will discuss how report templates are saving interventional radiologists, fellows, and residents 30 to 60 minutes per day in exam report preparation. For first-year residents, the time savings is even greater: one to two hours of efficiency gain each day.
November 10, 2011
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