Module 1 (Introduction to the Healthcare Environment) Flashcards
What does EMR stand for?
EMR: Electronic Medical Record
What does RIS stand for?
RIS: Radiology Information System
What does PACS stand for?
PACS: Picture Archiving and Communication System
What is stored in a cloud server for each patient?
Cloud server for every image ever taken for each patient
What happens to paper requisitions?
Paper Reqs are scanned in
What type of reports are generated for exposure?
Dose Reports for Exposure
What is Teletracker?
Teletracker: Patient Tracking System
What is the role of the Site Supervisor or Site Co-ordinator in the imaging department?
They are responsible for day-to-day operations, overseeing and scheduling maintenance of equipment, and ensuring quality control (QC) procedures are implemented.
What administrative responsibilities does the Site Supervisor have?
They are responsible for hiring staff, budgeting (both capital and operating budgets), and implementing policies and procedures for the department.
Who do Site Supervisors liaise with?
They liaise regularly with other Site Supervisors/Coordinators, Directors, and the Regional Coordinator of Quality Control.
What are the responsibilities of Area Supervisors?
They are accountable to the Imaging Site Supervisor and manage their area of specialties, staff scheduling, budgeting input, and liaising with Radiologists.
What is the main role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO)?
The COO is responsible for the overall operation of the hospital and liaises with provincial government health officials.
What does the Operations Director of the Imaging Department report to?
They are accountable to the Executive Director of Imaging and the Chief Operating Officer of the site.
What is the function of the Regional Medical Director for Imaging?
They communicate changes in policy and practice in the imaging department and make recommendations for capital budgetary requests.
What do the Directors of Imaging do?
They meet regularly to establish and plan for future budgetary and operational needs of all sites and develop strategies for implementing changes.
What is the role of Clinical Instructors in the imaging department?
They work closely with area supervisors to provide learning experiences for students and ensure effective communication between staff and students.
What responsibilities do Clinical Instructors have regarding students?
They are responsible for student assessments, scheduling students in appropriate areas, and informing staff about student requirements and evaluation processes.
What does HIS stand for?
HIS stands for Hospital Information System.
What is the purpose of a Hospital Information System (HIS)?
HIS is designed to manage the administrative, financial, and clinical aspects of the entire hospital.
What does RIS stand for?
RIS stands for Radiology Information System.
What is the primary function of a Radiology Information System (RIS)?
RIS is a module of HIS specific to radiology.
What are the basic features of a RIS?
The basic features of a RIS include patient registration, patient identifying, exam reporting, and delivery of reports.
How is patient registration handled in RIS?
The patient is assigned a unique number for the exam.
How are images assigned to a patient in RIS?
Images are assigned using a unique numerical system or a barcode system.
What is the purpose of exam reporting in RIS?
Radiologists use the unique number/barcode to access images to report.
How are reports delivered in RIS?
Reports are sent to the PACS system for electronic access by the ordering physician.
What is the significance of patient tracking in RIS?
It indicates the status and whereabouts of the patient in the imaging department.
What does ‘entered’ mean in patient tracking?
‘Entered’ indicates the patient’s exam has been entered into the system.
What does ‘arrived’ or ‘waiting’ indicate?
‘Arrived’ or ‘waiting’ indicates the patient is physically in the department and awaiting their exam.
What does ‘taken’ mean in patient tracking?
‘Taken’ means the images have been obtained and are in the PACS system ready for reporting.
What does ‘dictated’ mean in patient tracking?
‘Dictated’ means the radiologist has read the images and the report is complete.
What does ‘signed’ indicate in patient tracking?
‘Signed’ indicates that the image and report are now accessible to authorized personnel.
How does RIS integrate with PACS?
RIS software integrates with PACS to improve access to review images and support patient workflow.
What does PACS stand for?
PACS stands for Picture Archiving And Communications System.
What is the main purpose of PACS?
PACS is the repository of all digital images that contribute to the patient’s medical record.
What are the four main purposes of PACS?
The four main purposes of PACS are storage of images, remote access for off-site viewing, integration with HIS and RIS, and assistance in Radiology Workflow Management.
Why is PACS important for medical imaging?
PACS provides safe, secure long-term storage for digital medical images.
What is an example of remote access in PACS?
An example is radiologists at Lion’s Gate Hospital reporting images from Bella Coola.
