AHRA 2021 NEWS
A proactive approach can minimize accident risk in MRI exams
August 4, 2021 -- Radiologic technologists can minimize the risk of MRI accidents and ensure patient and staff safety by following best practices and being proactive, according to a talk on August 4 at the AHRA 2021 meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Women in radiology continue to face barriers to leadership
August 4, 2021 -- Women in radiology continue to come up against barriers to their advancement into leadership positions, according to a presentation delivered August 3 at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Assigning dedicated MRI safety roles can reduce risk
August 3, 2021 -- The most direct step every manager can take toward improving MRI safety is to designate individuals with responsibility for MRI safety best practices, according to an August 3 presentation at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Hospital patient scheduling initiative helps radiology
August 3, 2021 -- A global patient scheduling initiative can yield significant improvements in radiology workflow and metrics in hospitals, as well as enhance staff satisfaction, according to a presentation on August 3 at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Regulatory, cybersecurity updates affect radiology practices
August 3, 2021 -- Workforce training and increased security can help radiology practices navigate the legal landscape while continuing to deliver high-quality care, according to a presentation given August 3 at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Blend form and function in capital projects, expert advises
August 2, 2021 -- With future capital projects, managers need to consider both the physical components of a piece of equipment and its big-picture integration for efficient patient care, staffing, and throughput, according to an August 2 talk at the 2021 AHRA meeting.  Discuss
For practice success, brush up on your coding
August 2, 2021 -- In the busy day to day of radiology practice, it can be difficult to keep track of key details such as exam coding. Attendees received some tips in an August 1 session at the AHRA conference in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Go for gold in continuous performance improvement
August 2, 2021 -- The need to improve performance in healthcare has never been greater: Customers expect more, good employees are hard to find, staff is having to do more with less, and competition is intensifying, according to an August 1 presentation at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Regulatory complexity challenges radiology administrators
August 1, 2021 -- Navigating a radiology department through the many federal regulatory hurdles it faces takes a particular kind of persistence, according to an August 1 presentation at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss
Healthcare simulation can yield care improvements in radiology
August 1, 2021 -- Healthcare simulation can help radiology departments to understand -- and address -- safety, quality, and efficiency issues for a variety of applications, according to a presentation on August 1 at the 2021 AHRA meeting in Nashville, TN.  Discuss