02 — Capability · BC-1830.20
Imaging & Diagnostic Studies
Perform the right imaging or cardiology diagnostic study, store every image and tracing where clinicians can reach it, and turn each study into a timely report with findings followed up. Scheduling the patient's appointment sits with patient access.
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiology Services
- Medical Imaging
In scope
- Exam protocoling and modality workflow, including cardiology studies
- Image storage, archiving and viewing
- Radiologist reading, reporting and peer review
- Radiation dose tracking and follow-up of incidental findings
Out of scope
- Scheduling imaging appointments (see BC-1810.10)
- Maintaining imaging equipment (see BC-680.30)
- Exchanging images with outside organizations (see BC-1880.30)
Realized by · 2
- Epic · Departmental Applicationsstrong via BC-1830.20.30
- Oracle Health · Service Line and Department Solutionsstrong via BC-1830.20.30
Used in · 3
Build it · 1
- technology Medical Imaging Archives via BC-1830.20.20
Decomposes into · 6
- BC-1830.20.10Imaging Exam ProtocolingReview each imaging order, assign the exam protocol and catch inappropriate or duplicate orders before the patient arrives.
- BC-1830.20.20Image Storage & ArchivingStore images from every modality in an archive clinicians can reach from any setting, and retain them for as long as the rules require.
- BC-1830.20.30Radiology Reading & ReportingDistribute exams to radiologists by worklist, produce structured reports and peer-review a sample of readings.
- BC-1830.20.40Radiation Dose TrackingRecord the radiation dose of each exam, compare it against reference levels and investigate exams that exceed them.
- BC-1830.20.50Incidental Finding Follow-UpTrack findings that need follow-up imaging or a referral until the follow-up happens or a clinician closes it with a reason.
- BC-1830.20.60Cardiology Diagnostic StudiesPerform and report electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests and catheterization laboratory studies, and keep every tracing and image with the patient's record.