QI: High Functioning Diagnostic Radiology Teams | Domain: Quality Improvement in Your Practice (2024)-MSQI3221-2024

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In the video symposium "Making Virtual Teams Work," speakers discussed key strategies for enhancing virtual collaboration and integrating technology in radiology. Nadia Khedem, a neuroradiologist, noted the increased productivity and reduced absenteeism experienced in virtual teamwork during COVID-19. While virtual setups offer geographical flexibility and cost savings, challenges like privacy concerns and technology access persist. Khedem emphasized the importance of clear team agreements, proper technology tools, and leadership skills in virtual settings.<br /><br />Alex Dobin explored incorporating AI into teams, highlighting the potential for non-interpretive AI to enhance efficiency and simplify workflows, such as in patient scheduling and image interpretation, without making diagnoses. He argued for advocacy to implement these solutions.<br /><br />Jennifer Kemp promoted radiologist-patient communication, suggesting that sharing results directly with patients can reduce anxiety and improve outcomes. She emphasized the impact of these interactions despite concerns of increased workload for referring physicians.<br /><br />Finally, Ben Wahnke discussed the business aspects of teamwork in radiology, focusing on building a strong business case for funding quality improvement projects by demonstrating financial and operational benefits. He introduced learning networks as a model for collaborative improvement across institutions, suggesting a broader horizon for teamwork in healthcare.

Keywords

virtual collaboration

radiology

productivity

AI integration

patient communication

team agreements

technology tools

quality improvement

learning networks