I’ve noticed a significant increase in patient volume lately, and it’s really putting a strain on our schedules in interventional radiology. I’d love to hear how others are managing to keep procedures efficient while ensuring our patients feel well cared for. Any tips on enhancing coordination with other departments would also be appreciated.
And we’ve found that implementing a centralized scheduling tool has really streamlined our coordination with other departments. It helps avoid bottlenecks and ensures ‘patients feel well cared for’ by reducing wait times. One snag we encountered was pushing for staff buy-in; it took a few discussions but really paid off in the end.
I totally get what you mean about the strain on schedules. One small change that made a big difference for us was starting to have a pre-procedure huddle each morning. It allows everyone to align and address any potential delays right away. @mwatson24, have you tried anything similar?