Paras Khandheria MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Brian David Gale MD, Abstract Co-Author: Board Member, SaferMD, LLC

Paul G. Nagy PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is to: (1) understand what constitutes a critical test results management system (CTRM) (2) identify important features a "best in class" CTRM system should provide (3) understand how to effectively deploy CTRM in the learner's institution

1. Define what constitutes a critical finding in collaboration with clinical services. - stratify by acuity - define appropriate modes of communication - define escalation tree(s) based on clinical setting if no initial response is found 2. Optimize communication process between radiologist and clinician. - automate contacting of the referring provider - maintain accurate personnel white pages - automate tracking of results through the lifecycle of a critical result with timestamping - provide extensibile application programming interface (API) to allow custom dashboarding - offer clinician a convenient way to contact the interpreting radiologist if there are questions 3. Addend reports automatically with documentation of findings communication and readback receipt. 4. Implement fail-safe measure(s) to track abandoned important incidental findings.

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Khandheria, P, Gale, B, Nagy, P, Best Practices in Critical Test Results Management Systems.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010869.html