hot topic Radiology
Totem is equipped with only one chassis containing the following components: • CD/DVD writing unit connected to a semi-transparent tray to collect written CDs • Barcode and/QR Code reader • CD/DVD cover case container • Touch-screen monitor • Integrated inkjet printer located by the opening of the paper pickup. The device is bi-color, yellow and blue, for its better identification and to give it a more sober and professional look. It is made of three front openings with a side lock to unblock the system. The keys are handed out to the different operators according to their responsibilities and skills (generics, specialized).
How does it work?
The patient can use the Totem following the instructions on the withdrawal sheet as follows: • On day of withdrawal the patient should locate the totem station of interest • Select the function “Collect CD” • Pass the personal health card barcode by the reader • Pass the withdrawal sheet barcode by the reader • On the Touch Screen monitor the provided service associated to the patient’s personal data will be displayed, if there is medical documentation to print • Digitalization of the documentation printing function (confirmation) • Waiting for the CD/DVD copy, containing the diagnostic report and medical images. • Positioning of the CD and printed copy of the report in the relevant cover case The withdrawal sheet is given to the patient at the Front Office on the day in which the radiologic service is provided to the patient. On the sheet the following information is highlighted: • First available date and time of radiologic report withdrawal • Personal barcode, identifying the patient with the associated service/services offered • Details on standard withdrawal of 50
Radiology History Timeline 1896
Konrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray.
1950’s
A major development was the application of contrast agents for a better image contrast and organ visualization using special gamma cameras.
radiologic report and on the automatic withdrawal using Totem The system guarantees that the documentation collected belongs exclusively to the user in question as the code on the user’s health card is confirmed by the code on the withdrawal sheet identifying only one possibility. Any incoherence between the two codes will result as Error and the procedure cannot be completed, as guarantee of the user’s privacy. Operators Intervention: The implemented system is totally autonomous. The operator comes into action only to recharge consumer items such as paper and CDs/DVDs.
Organizational Advantages
• Elimination of manual handling of envelopes, reports and CDs/DVDs with consequent reduction/elimination of errors • Reduction of work load for personnel that needs to prepare and deliver diagnostic reports with consequent time saving to use for other activities • Reduction of consumer items waste and equipment damage Infomedix International | 3 2015
1955
The first x-ray image intensifier allowed the pick up and display of x-ray movies.