QI: Performance Metrics: Must Haves | Domain: Quality Improvement in Your Practice (2021)-M1-RCP08-2021

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In this conference session on performance metrics in radiology, Dr. Bettina Seawood from Beth Israel Deaconess outlined the essential metrics for improving radiology services. Emphasizing the importance of selecting relevant metrics, she suggested nine new ones that focus on imaging appropriateness, equity, and patient engagement to enhance performance. The session underscored that well-chosen metrics are crucial for indicating what a department values and can lead to improvements in healthcare delivery. <br /><br />Subsequent speakers expanded on how to effectively use metrics, such as integrating a balance scorecard and dashboards, to monitor and improve operations. Dr. Stein highlighted peer learning metrics, which offer an alternative to traditional peer review by fostering a learning culture and improving systemic quality assurance. In addition, strategies for implementing strategic goals through clear, data-driven approaches, such as surveys and project plans, were discussed to enhance radiology operations.<br /><br />Janelle Scott focused on benchmark data to improve report turnaround time in radiology departments, noting that while reducing turnaround times has improved significantly over the years, examining the entire imaging process could reveal further improvements. Collectively, the session emphasized the need for robust, transparent metrics systems to drive improvements in radiology practices.

Keywords

performance metrics

radiology services

imaging appropriateness

patient engagement

balanced scorecard

peer learning metrics

quality assurance

benchmark data

report turnaround time