title: Interventional radiology workflow management in the electronic medical record.
abstract: The electronic medical record (EMR) has significantly improved efficiency in many areas of radiology workflow. Following implementation of an electronic protocol selection process for cross-sectional imaging at the University of Colorado Hospital, the interventional radiology (IR) division desired to have a similar tool. Evaluation of the IR workflow demonstrated the need for a multilayered solution, which accounted for consultation, physician review, authorization and scheduling, pre-procedural nursing evaluation, physician rounding, and resource allocation and prioritization. This paper outlines the rationale for and components of this process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Information Technology, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
authors.forename: Geralyn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gassert
authors.forename: Janette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Durham
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cain
authors.forename: Peter B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Sachs
mesh_terms: D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057188:Workflow