1) Present EHR driven workflow for the diagnostic radiologist at the speaker's institution. 2) Discuss radiologist engagement in EHR implementation for radiology-centric optimization. 3) Discuss impacts of EHR driven workflow on diagnostic radiologists' efficiency and quality of care delivery as well as user satisfaction.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are touted to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical care. As a result, EHR-meaningful use legislation has been passed in the U.S. to financially incentivize adoption of this technology. Still, some radiologists remain skeptical that the benefits of EHRs are applicable to their practice and some fear that the technology could even unnecessarily complicate their workflow.
One newer model for integrating EHRs into radiologists' practice is to use an EHR to drive diagnostic radiologist workflow, rather than the more traditional or widespread models of PACS driven or third-party RIS driven workflow. This newer model provides opportunity to leverage EHR technology and data for the benefit of radiology-related care delivery.
This presentation shares a radiologist-centric viewpoint from one institution which has successfully adopted EHR-driven workflow for diagnostic radiologists. Though the process of implementation is touched upon, the presentation focuses on the resultant clinical workflow and the impacts on quality, efficiency, and radiologist satisfaction.
Gaskin, C,
Electronic Health Record Driven Workflow for Diagnostic Radiologists - You Might Actually Want This. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/13010683.html
