As information becomes available across the enterprise, providers can better produce proper decisions. Medical errors are decreased. |
Departments should look at when they do certain exams, why they do them, whether they are needed, and in what time frame they must be completed. Often, times of intense pressure are put on a certain area. For instance, [let's say] a large portion of chest X-rays can be scheduled routinely during the morning from 7 am to 10 am, while only two are requested during the hours of 2 pm and 4 pm. Why? Can this load be redistributed? |