Idea Board: October Edition
Date Posted: Monday, October 05, 2015|
NAME(S): Lisa L. DATE: 9/11/15 What is the problem/waste? Sheilds MRI putting "none" as the ordering physician Idea: Take "none" listed out as a choice for ordering physicians in PeerVue Date the idea was implemented: 9/17/15 |
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What is the problem/waste? Charts are not being checked and/or are going missing Why is it happening? There are too many people/places. Charts could be a breakdown in communication Idea: Norm and/or the front desk coverage will be the person to check the charts and bring them downstairs and sign them off. Date the idea was implemented: 9/2/15 |
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NAME(S): Heather Ansley DATE: 6/29/15 What is the problem/waste? Lots of paper is being used and we are printing orders to scan them into the system Why is it happening? No centralized faxing system that everyone can see Idea: Purchase Right Fax Right automated fax system to utilize across campuses Date the idea was implemented: Right Fax is in final testing stages 9/2015 |
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NAME(S): Anne DATE: 6/23/15 What is the problem/waste? Problem with reaching Andrea Why is it happening? Must have 1st floor reception transfer calls to Anrea rather than being able to reach her directly Idea: Give Andrea (radiology registration) her own phone line for more efficient work flow. This also frees up 1st floor receptionist. Date the idea was implemented: 9/3/15 Andrea's phone number is 774-441-6282 |
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NAME(S): Janet DATE: 7/30/15 What is the problem/waste? Ladies room toilet seat in bathroom across from scheduling office is cracked and cracked. Very unsanitary. Idea: Replace it! Date the idea was implemented: 9/1/15 |
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NAME(S): Janet/Joy DATE: 8/5/15 What is the problem/waste? Ordering MD offices scheduling urgent studies need to provide us with order Why is it happening? Some offices expect us to go looking for order in allscripts which are in different places Idea: Have protocol ordering offices need to prove written order for all urgent scheduling Date the idea was implemented: 9/3/15 |
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NAME(S): Heather DATE: 9/3/15 What is the problem/waste? There is not time for charts to be put together Why is it happening? IR Department is overloaded Idea: Have Norm and/or the front desk staff put together IR packets Date the idea was implemented: 9/4/15 |
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NAME(S): Joy DATE: 8/15/15 What is the problem/waste? Incorrect phone names appearing on caller ID Why is it happening? No updates have been made Idea: Howe from IT corrected names to reflect current employee/location Date the idea was implemented: 9/16/15 |
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NAME(S): Janet DATE: 8/6/15 What is the problem/waste? Wrong prep transrectional US (USTK) Why is it happening? Incorrect instructions in RIS-IC Idea: Fix it- John in US gave correct prep and John Howe corrected image cast Date the idea was implemented: 9/17/15 |
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NAME(S): Dianne Deagon DATE: 5/12/15 What is the problem/waste? Fix lymphoscintigraphy to schedule automatically Why is it happening? 9am or 1:30pm Idea: length is 1 and a half hours to 2 hours Date the idea was implemented: 9/16/15 |
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NAME(S): Janet DATE: 7/30/15 What is the problem/waste? There is no contact pager/phone for Pedi Fluoro for urgent requests. We do not get many, but are always unable to reach a tech Idea: Provide a "lead" person to carry a phone for urgent pedi fluoro cases. Deb set up her voicemail. She will call Heather with "lead" if she is not here. Date the idea was implemented: 9/17/15 |
NAME(S): Heather DATE: 9/2/15