Path is a Stand Alone Software Application designed by Radiologists, in conjunction with ED/ER’s, Ordering Physicians, Laboratory , and Radiologists to provide a more concise, accurate and expeditious way to convey and track real time Critical Results.
Path will allow Hospitals and Health systems to fill a hole without additional expenditure on EMR Critical Result Module Software deployment, .
Path is part of the managed services that Q-IT provides community hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient care providers. Path adapts to clinical department workflow requirements, providing documentation and reportability of closed-loop communications. Path streamlines the following communication workflows:
- Critical and incidental findings
- Final report discrepancies
- STAT report requests
- Report addendum and sign-off requests
Critical and Incidental Findings
Document the communication of any findings that impact the delivery of care regardless of departmental reporting workflow.
Report Addendum and Sign-off Requests
Unsigned and incomplete clinical reports affect billing and accounts receivable, not to mention patient satisfaction.
Final Report Discrepancies
Ensure clinical oversight reduces medical errors and readmissions.
Stat Report Requests
Reduce disruptions from STAT requests and ensure they are addressed in a manner consistent with organizational priorities.
Physician Benefits
No more manual tracking by Radiologist as the completely automated system will enhance the Ordering Physician’s productivity levels
Greater focus for Radiologists in submitting or delivering a critical Result
Ordering Physician Notified of critical results over a phone call.
Ordering physicians can receive and acknowledge critical results electronically, including on a mobile device.
Administrator Benefits
Real time Tracking of Critical Test Results
Acknowledgement turnaround time for the department is significantly Reduced
Administrators can demonstrate critical results management for Joint Commission audit in minutes
Real Cost Savings
Reduce malpractice insurance costs for Hospital or Reading group
No Need for New or Additional Expensive EMR Critical Results Module Software
