title: Method for control of patient flow.
abstract: This article describes a method of patient flow control currently being used in the radiology department of Grant Hospital of Chicago. The control board specifically designed for this department's needs enables personnel to follow visually a patient's progress through the department in logical sequence. Its effectiveness enhances the quality of patient care.
mesh_terms: D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce