With the onset of COVID-19, there came a decline in the number of elective diagnostic imaging procedures that were occurring. Numbers for those services have gone up since the initial decline experienced at the beginning of the pandemic, but teleradiology continues to be a service that’s in demand.
Information Gaps
One of the ongoing issues with many teleradiology services is that when the priority of an exam changes, there is often no way to communicate that change to the service provider. This can lead to gaps and delays. By seeking out advanced technology through vendors that are clued in to the needs of healthcare providers in large and small facilities, you can gain access to powerful tools that will help you rethink the effectiveness of teleradiology.
Some of those tools include workflow and reporting solutions, such as voice recognition, which provides a faster and easier way to keep the workflow going in the right direction with fewer interruptions and less time-consuming tasks.
Accountability
Ever wonder where each of your exams is in the process after they’ve been sent out? You can’t improve your workflow process if you can’t account for where all of them are in the workflow process. Tighten up your procedures by partnering with a vendor that gives you visibility from the time you make your order to the time the report is delivered.
A streamlined process leads to less burnout among employees, better patient care and a smooth process where there are no surprises or headaches. Better exam management is offered through the best vendors with a high priority placed on accountability.
Choosing the Right Vendor
If you’re seeking out a new vendor for teleradiology services, choose one that will empower your radiologists at your hospital, clinic, imaging center or critical access facility. Choose to partner with a vendor that will help you strategically manage and analyze your workflow in an efficient manner.
If you feel like you’re stuck with outdated platforms that hold you back as an organization, you’re probably also feeling that you’ve got some accountability issues working against you as well. At OffSite Image Management, we give our clients the power of visibility in our approach to teleradiology technology. Our solutions give you control of the situation through analytics, reports, cloud dictation, built-in RIS and HL7 integration. Contact us to discuss your needs and learn how OffSite can bring you industry-leading solutions that help you reach your goals.
