The challenge:
 

How can we improve our imaging system workflow, system utilization and patient and clinician satisfaction?
 

Objective:
 

Prioritize improvement opportunities based on objective, system-derived data.
 

Method:

Compared scheduling data with actual patient volume and workflow. Investigated opportunities to improve system utilization and protocol management.

Outcome:

Identified improvement priorities to streamline and standardize imaging procedures, simplify complexity for technologists in protocol selection and execution, minimize system idle time and improve overall patient experience.
 

Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions.