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Improving turnaround times in pathology
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Summary
Dr Emily Leach at the Eastern Pathology Alliance recently embarked on a project to review turnaround time challenges. The learning is shared in this case study.
Published 16 October 2024.
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Improving access to computed tomography (CT)
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4 trusts in the Kent and Medway Imaging Network recently undertook a project to address the constraints leading to poor flow in CT. The learning is shared in this case study.
Published 16 October 2024.
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Improving access to diagnostic echocardiography
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The Echo team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust engaged in a quality improvement project to pilot a same day echo service for patients in acute care, aiming to facilitate quicker patient discharge or treatment pathways. The learning is shared in this case study.
Published 16 October 2024.
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Implementing a radiology information system (RIS) vetting module
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King’s College NHS Foundation Trust engaged in an improvement project to tackle issues with delays in their vetting of complex scans and patient follow-ups, a lack of standardisation between vetting radiographers and radiologists, and adverse incidents occurring from scans not being performed in the correct time frame. The learning is shared in this case study.
Published 16 October 2024.