Changes in technologist productivity with implementation of an enterprisewide PACS.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2002
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to determine what effect filmless operation has on technologist productivity when compared with traditional film-based operation. Retrospective data on technologist productivity was collected from the study institution before and after implementation of PACS using workload reports and payroll records. Departmentwide technologist productivity was defined as the number of examinations per full-time equivalent (exams/FTE) and correlated with local and nationwide standards operating in traditional film-based operations. During film-based operation, technologist productivity was comparable between the study institution and nationwide standards, allowing for the unique examination volumes and modality mix. After implementation of a large-scale PACS, technologist productivity was found to increase 34% above that of national standards and 48% that of the local control site. Implementation of an enterprisewide PACS offers the potential to significantly improve departmentwide technologist productivity when compared with traditional film-based operation.
Volume
15
Issue
1
First Page
22
Last Page
26
ISSN
0897-1889
Published In/Presented At
Reiner, B., Siegel, E., & Scanlon, M. (2002). Changes in technologist productivity with implementation of an enterprisewide PACS. Journal of digital imaging, 15(1), 22–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-002-0999-y
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
12134211
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article