{"title":"Observation Leads to Improved Operations in Nuclear Medicine.","authors":"Deo G Religioso","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The concept of observation--going out and seeing what is happening in daily operations---would seem like a normal management activity, but the reality in practice of the philosophy and technique is often underutilized. Once an observation has been determined, the next steps are to test and validate any discoveries on paper. For process change to be implemented, numerical data is needed to back-up observations in order to be heard and taken seriously by the executive team. Boca Raton Regional Hospital saw an opportunity to improve the process for radiopharmaceutical standing orders within its nuclear imaging department. As a result of this observation, the facility realized improved savings and an increase in employee motivation.</p>","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"38 2","pages":"39-44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34386612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Washington Still Operating As Election Season Kicks Off.","authors":"Bill Finerfrock, Nathan Baugh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"38 2","pages":"9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34380416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lean Management Systems in Radiology: Elements for Success.","authors":"Stacy R Schultz, Royce L Ruter, Laura C Tibor","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article is a review of the literature on Lean and Lean Management Systems and how they have been implemented in healthcare organizations and particularly in radiology departments. The review focuses on the elements required for a successful implementation of Lean by applying the principles of a Lean Management System instead of a Lean tools-only approach. This review shares the successes and failures from healthcare organizations' efforts to improve the quality and safety of the services they provide. There are a limited number of healthcare organizations in the literature who have shared their experiences and additional research is necessary to determine whether a Lean Management System is a viable alternative to the current management structure in healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"38 2","pages":"23-30; quiz 32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34380419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Transition from Clinical Staff Member to Manager.","authors":"Brian Leicher, Sandra K Collins","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internally promoting clinical staff members into management positions is often a wise organizational strategy. Although there are advantages in doing such, there are also a number of challenges. Newly appointed managers may need introductory management level training given technical expertise does not always equate to management expertise. Devoting time to teaching even the most basic management skills will assure a more seamless role transition for the promoted employee. Upper administration also needs to be aware that possessing clinical expertise does not always serve as a precursor to promotion. Not every clinical employee, regardless of how proficient they are in their technical roles, seeks to be a manager.</p>","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"38 2","pages":"14-9; quiz 20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34380418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How Does Your Department Feel?","authors":"Mark Lemer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"38 2","pages":"21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34380417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regulatory Affairs and You.","authors":"Debra L Murphy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"37 4","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34099427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Imaging Administrator's Guide to XR-29.","authors":"Kelly Firestine","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is important for an imaging administrator to know a few things about XR 29, the new radiation standard for CT: what the standard means, how to assess existing CT equipment for compliance, and what will be lost in the case of noncompliance. On January 1, 2016 Medicare will pay 5% less for diagnostic CT scans performed on non-compliant CT equipment. In 2017, this reduction will soar to a 15% reduction in reimbursement Understanding what the XR-29 standard is and how to assess existing equipment will help protect the organization's bottom line, but it will also help keep patient radiation exposure to the lowest practical levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"37 4","pages":"40-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34099437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mid-Year Check-Up: 2015.","authors":"Melody W Mulaik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are always opportunities to improve processes within radiology. As radiology professionals, we pride ourselves on our willingness to adapt and improve in our realm of influence (personally and professionally). Don't neglect the opportunity to lend your interest and skills to the coding and billing areas that really can have a significant impact for your department and facility.</p>","PeriodicalId":74636,"journal":{"name":"Radiology management","volume":"37 4","pages":"34-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34099434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}