Baltimore is home to Johns Hopkins, one of the world's leading radiology departments, along with University of Maryland Medical Center and other imaging-intensive institutions. We help radiology practices and departments operate more efficiently with modern information systems.
The Radiology Technology Challenge
Radiology departments face increasing imaging volumes, subspecialty demands, and pressure to reduce turnaround times—all while maintaining diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Our Radiology Solutions
Radiology Information System (RIS)
Core workflow management:
- Exam scheduling: Multi-resource scheduling with protocol assignment
- Patient management: Registration, preparation instructions, and arrivals
- Technologist workflow: Worklists, exam completion, and image QA
- Transcription management: Dictation routing and report editing
PACS Integration
Seamless image workflow:
- Modality worklist: Send scheduled exams to imaging equipment
- Image routing: Automatic image distribution based on rules
- Prior studies: Intelligent prefetching of relevant comparison exams
- Cross-enterprise access: Image sharing across facilities
Radiologist Workflow
Optimized reading experience:
- Intelligent worklists: Prioritized by urgency, subspecialty, and SLA
- Voice recognition: Integrated dictation with templates and macros
- Structured reporting: Standardized templates with discrete data
- Peer review: Built-in quality assurance workflows
Results Communication
Critical result management:
- Alert rules: Configurable critical finding definitions
- Communication tools: Integrated calling and documentation
- Acknowledgment tracking: Ensure results are received
- Escalation workflows: Automated follow-up for unreached providers
Analytics and Quality
Operational Metrics
- Exam volumes and turnaround times
- Radiologist productivity
- Schedule utilization
- Report quality metrics
Quality and Safety
- Radiation dose monitoring
- Peer review and discrepancy tracking
- Protocol optimization
- Accreditation support
Ready to transform your radiology operations? Contact ZIRA Software to discuss your imaging IT needs.