BLOG: Real-time Intelligence: Optimizing Workflow through Planning and Preparation
Optimizing radiology workflow begins well before a radiologist opens an exam. Early planning and preparation are critical to driving efficiencies and prioritizing patient care. However, in many practices today, radiologists still spend time looking for pertinent patient information, digging through past reports, and searching for relevant priors before they can read an exam. Real-time intelligence in the pre-read stages of the workflow can ensure that when opening the first study on a worklist, the radiologist can be confident that it is the correct study to read at that time, whether based on AI-integrated worklist triage, worklist prioritization, or SLA expectations. A well-optimized and intelligent workflow ensures the availability of all relevant reports, ensures all imaging is ready to be read, and prioritizes the studies. Thus, each radiologist can rest assured that all the necessary information, tools, and strategies are readily accessible to provide a timely and accurate assessment for every patient.