If you haven’t moved toward implementing a radiology information system (RIS), the long list of benefits should push you in that direction sooner rather than later. This technology has been around for more than a decade and there are many improvements you can expect to experience from your RIS. These benefits include:
Cost
The budget is almost always a key focus point when it comes to adopting new technology, so it’s important to note that most RIS adopters have reported cost savings. This occurs through the RIS’s ability to reduce mistakes related to data entry, which means faster processing time in regard to entering patient information, and fewer errors further increase the solution’s value.
Patient Care
It’s not all about cost savings, however; patient care is also at the top of the list of expected benefits. Implementing an RIS helps to improve workflow issues, which means you can manage cases with more accuracy and at a faster pace. The more fluid process allows faster access to images and reports, leading to a higher level of patient care.
Tracking
Wouldn’t it be nice to track a patient’s care easily and almost effortlessly from the time they were admitted to the time they were discharged? With all the radiology data stored in the RIS instead of scattered across multiple platforms, you can track with ease.
Reporting
The more specific you can be in your reporting, whether it’s for a group of patients, single patients or by procedure, the more insights you can gather. The advantages of RIS reporting include the ability to utilize your data to make fact-based decisions about the patient’s care.
Planning
RIS has been proven to assist in the planning process for coordinated patient care. Utilizing an RIS makes it easier to share specific information with any healthcare professional involved with the patient. This is especially important today as the patient is typically seeking out assistance from multiple providers.
An RIS is only a portion of the technological picture that impacts radiology. Before you sign up for RIS services, make sure your vendor has the ability to integrate other technologies that can assist you in reaching your goals, whether it’s to save resources, improve patient care or prevent radiologist burnout through smarter workflow procedures.
At OffSite Image Management, we excel at providing a better all-around image viewing experience. If you’re looking to break out of a rut, but don’t have a budget for premium-priced services, contact us and find out how you can get premium results without the high cost.
