...Ultrasound Technicians, who are also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, play a very important role in our healthcare systems. Ultrasound Technicians use specialized equipment to capture pictures of the internal body structure. Ultrasound technology is commonly used to imaging organs, blood vessels, and fetuses during pregnancy. Technicians must be able to skillfully operate an ultrasound machine, take images, and need to be able to work with other healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose a patient. Preparation to become an Ultrasound Technician includes obtaining formal education, having personal skills, and being able to recognize and report things based on the scan results. Firstly, obtaining formal education is necessary for this job....
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...to be. The career that i have in mind when I first began college was nursing, however, today want to become technician radiologist. Which I mind pursuing in further path of career. I chose to pursue this career because my early childhood I knew that I wanted to be in the healthcare industry, but entering my adult life never new what exactly i wanted to be. So i choose nursing, than physical therapy, than medical...
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...ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 III OVERVIEW AND COMPETENCIES…………………………….………………………………………….4 IV DISCUSSION OF CURRENT INDUSTRY DYNAMICS………………………………………………..5 V POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS AND SOURCING…………………………………………………………….8 VI RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE……………………………………………9 VII ATTATCHMENT………………………………………………………………………………………….………12 VIII REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This research paper examines the capabilities of remote diagnostic access (RDA), and a proactive monitoring system as a foundation of medical equipment telemaintenance framework. In addition, this research will show how the cost effectiveness of such a system, can provide consistent monitoring of elaborate time sensitive data and systems without constraints. Due to recent growth and expansion into the medical equipment industry, the centralization of resources can expedite repair services, and this paper will give solutions to many reoccurring problems of the past. Lastly, this paper will propose the best solution for the best outcome to address the current problems as a whole. II ABSTRACT As it stands today, the current medical equipment maintenance model is on site and hands on, versus remote and virtual. There is no standardized remote diagnostic access capability for biomedical...
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...Career Paper February 22, 2013 A Radiographer is a certified technician that captures pictures of organs, bone, and tissue for patient diagnosis (Education-Portal 2012). There is a large scope under the radiology profession, and a Radiographer is one of these career options. A Sonographer and Radiology technician fall within this category as well (Education-Portal 2012). On a daily basis, a Radiographer works with radiation in some form. This may include x-rays, MRI, and ultrasounds (Education-Portal 2012). Radiographers also have the task of assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients for many different types of conditions and diseases (Education-Portal 2012). Radiographers must produce and read images in detail for the part of the body being examined (NHS Careers 2002). They may also have to have students shadow them or have interns that they are responsible for (NHS Careers 2002). The salary range for the typical Radiographer is $30,000-$55,000 (Radiographer Career Guide 2011). There are two types of Radiographers; diagnostic and therapy. Diagnostic Radiographers work with images to diagnose injury or disease. These are the Radiographers that work daily and promptly with x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, angiography, and ultrasound (Oldnall 2008). A Therapy Radiographer generally works with patients with cancer. They often treat the patients with radiation (Oldnall 2008). Although more people are involved in the team, the Therapy Radiographer is a key player in the process...
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...RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING THE BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the “RadiologicTechnology Act of 1992.” Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to upgrade thepractice of radiologic technology in the Philippines for the purpose of protecting the public from the hazards posed by radiation as well as to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment and research through the application of machines and/or equipment using radiation. Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act the following terms andshall mean: (a) “X-ray technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical application of x-rays as aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries; (b) “Radiologic technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which dealswith the technical application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; (c) “X-ray technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registrationfor x-ray technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act; (d) “Radiologic Technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate ofregistration for radiologic technology issued by the Board of RadiologicTechnology in accordance with this Act; (e) “Radiology” is a branch of medical science, which deals with the use...
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...Ethics Steven J. Ramsey University of Minnesota Introduction In this paper, I will be applying ethics – principles of right and wrong – from an administrative perspective to three specific situations. In the first situation I describe the application of two ethical principles in relation to access to healthcare at a hospital. The next situation deals with the moral issues raised by mandating the use of ultrasound technology. Here I explain which ethical principles are used to justify this practice, and which ones are violated by this practice. In the last situation, I describe an ethical dilemma I was personally faced with and the ethical principles I used to resolve it. 1. Access to HealthCare The Principle of Utilitarianism Utilitarianism is the moral theory that says the rightness of an action is determined by its contribution to the greatest good for the greatest number. This theory argues against specific actions that would benefit an individual in favor of actions that serve to benefit society overall. Using this theory as a principle for making healthcare decisions, the objective becomes to maximize the health of the population served, which is in conflict with the widely held objective to maximize the care to every individual patient. For example, when having to choose between offering a program that benefits one thousand patients every year verses a program that benefits only five patients...
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...County Hospital Simulation Project Abstract The paper offers a simulation model describing the X-ray departments operations in the county hospital. It can be used for testing various process scenarios, for allocation of resources and also conduct activity based cost analysis. The simulation model is used for demonstrating a new operational method that makes the operations at the X-ray department more effective. The operational method is referred to as Triage team method. This method has been it is been studied from two view points. The results showed that the method enhances the X-ray department if properly implemented and it incorporates all the required tasks. County hospital simulation project Introduction The department of x-ray in the county hospital is facing a challenge in the x-ray department. With the increased amount of patients visiting the x-ray department, the challenge to the health care managers is becoming serious. The process undergone and the resources need to be reconsidered to make the operations more efficient. This will also maintain the quality of care. The objective of the department is to ensure that the patients take minimal time in the process. The resources also need to be allocated in the most effective way and by use of more advanced technology. Since X-ray department and the processes therewith are somewhat complicated, and have dynamic variables and has random features, definitely there is a need for a method that is effective. The...
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...Discussion Health IT Adoption Introducing change in health care is never easy, i.e, the Obama Healthcare, (universal healthcare system) budget and implementation. By year 2014, the government will oversee that all Americans should receive healthcare regardless of pre-existing conditions, but that also means longer lines and longer services. Even with the change of technologies, I am sure there is significant doubt and opposition. So it comes as no surprise that in the face of changes of the adoption of health IT adoption – even though it carries the promise of improving the nation’s health care – some hospitals and providers will want to push back. Why should we care? The American people should care because they deserve better health care than they are currently receiving, and they need it delivered more efficiently. Health IT Adoption Plan is part of our economic recovery plan. Every provider, every patient throughout our nation will benefit from the goals envisioned by Health IT Adoption. Yes, this will be a challenge. While large hospital networks and smaller providers may be stretched to meet national health IT goals, it is not beyond their capacity for growth. There are incentive programs that will encourage and provide reimbursement to providers who have achieved meaningful use. This will also providing patients with improved quality and safety, more efficient care and save more lives and reduce redundant procedures which will save revenue...
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...detect the tumor or cyst early in its development. In the United States, many of the current methods are too costly, too invasive, unavailable for widespread use, and lack high sensitivity and specificity. There is a strong need to find a more promising screening method that is inexpensive, noninvasive, available for widespread use, and maintains high sensitivity and specificity. The immediate objective of this research project was to evaluate the current screening methods and make a recommendation for a future screening strategy with strong potential to detect the cancer in its earliest stages while improving the sensitivity and maintaining high specificity. The first step in the investigation process was to identify a high-risk population for pancreatic cancer. Then, current screening methods were evaluated based on their ability to detect pancreatic cancer among the defined high-risk population and their cost, invasiveness, availability, sensitivity and specificity. After determining the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as the best current screening method, further research indicated that plasma microRNA in combination with the biomarker CA 19-9 has potential to detect pancreatic...
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...He became very curious about the cathode ray and started experimenting with Crookes tube at high voltages in a dark room. This is where he unintentionally observed a piece of paper sitting on a bench a few feet away from the Crookes tube begin to glow. This would continually occur after current passed through the tube in a short amount of time. Roentgen realized "that the fluorescence was some kind of ray, rather than light or electricity, escaping the Crookes tube" (Gurley and Callaway, 58). On Decemeber 28, 1985 he "...submitted a report entitled, "on a new kind of rays" to the Wurzburg Physico-Medical Society" (Gurley and Callaway, 58). Roentgen realized that this could revolutionize science. He started experimenting on his own hand to see what would happen. Roentgen found that "placing his hand between the tube and a piece of cardboard coated with barium platinocyanide, he could actually visualize the bones of his...
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...Using Simulation Modeling to Improve Patient Flow at an Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic Thomas R. Rohleder, PhD Division of Health Care Policy and Research Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55905 tel: 507-538-1532 Email: rohleder@mayo.edu Peter Lewkonia, MD Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Diane Bischak, PhD Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Paul Duffy, MD Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Rosa Hendijani Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta July 2011 Abstract We report on the use of discrete event simulation modeling to support process improvements at an orthopedic outpatient clinic. The clinic was effective in treating patients, but waiting time and congestion in the clinic created patient dissatisfaction and staff morale issues. The modeling helped to identify improvement alternatives including optimized staffing levels, better patient scheduling, and an emphasis on staff arriving promptly. Quantitative results from the modeling provided motivation to implement the improvements. Statistical analysis of data taken before and after the implementation indicate that waiting time measures were significantly improved and overall patient time in the clinic was reduced. Keywords: Outpatient Clinic, Discrete Event Simulation, Process Improvement, Patient Waiting I. Introduction Visiting hospital outpatient clinics is a very common way for...
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...Using Simulation Modeling to Improve Patient Flow at an Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic Thomas R. Rohleder, PhD Division of Health Care Policy and Research Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55905 tel: 507-538-1532 Email: rohleder@mayo.edu Peter Lewkonia, MD Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Diane Bischak, PhD Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Paul Duffy, MD Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Rosa Hendijani Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta July 2011 Abstract We report on the use of discrete event simulation modeling to support process improvements at an orthopedic outpatient clinic. The clinic was effective in treating patients, but waiting time and congestion in the clinic created patient dissatisfaction and staff morale issues. The modeling helped to identify improvement alternatives including optimized staffing levels, better patient scheduling, and an emphasis on staff arriving promptly. Quantitative results from the modeling provided motivation to implement the improvements. Statistical analysis of data taken before and after the implementation indicate that waiting time measures were significantly improved and overall patient time in the clinic was reduced. Keywords: Outpatient Clinic, Discrete Event Simulation, Process Improvement, Patient Waiting I. Introduction Visiting hospital outpatient...
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...objects also provide a link into a computer network. Doctors can examine patients while viewing superimposed medical images; children can program their own LEGO constructions; construction engineers can use ordinary paper engineering drawings to communicate with distant colleagues. Rather than immersing people in an artificiallycreated virtual world, the goal is to augment objects in the physical world by enhancing them with a wealth of digital information and communication capabilities. KEYWORDS: Augmented Reality, Interactive Paper, Design Space Exploration, Participatory Design INTRODUCTION Computers are everywhere: in the past several decades they have transformed our work and our lives. But the conversion from traditional work with physical objects to the use of computers has not been easy. Software designers may omit small, but essential, details from the original system that result in catastrophic failures. Even the act of typing is not benign: repetitive strain injuries (RSI) due to overuse of the keyboard has become the major source of workmen's compensation claims in the United States and causes over 250,000 surgeries per year. The "paper-less" office has proven to be a myth: not only are office workers still inundated with paper, but they must now handle increasing quantities of electronic information. Worse, they are poorly equipped to...
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...9603 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 40.8 | 352 | 448.8 | 800.8 | 83 % | b. Development of X-rat | -1 | 240 | 9604 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 40.8 | 224 | 285.6 | 509.6 | 53%8 | c. Diagnostic reading and comments | 3 | 240 | 4805 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 40.8 | 160 | 204 | 364 | 76% | 3. Hand-off X-ray to Clinic | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Collection of X-ray | 3 | 2556 | 7657 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 40.8 | 64 | 81.6 | 145.6 | 19% 9 | b. Filing/exam room prep | 1 | 255 | 255 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 48 | 64 | 96 | 160 | 63% | 4. Examination Room | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Surgeon | 1 | 255 | 255 | 7 | 4 | 32 | 14.4 | 224 | 57.6 | 281.6 | 110% | b. Resident | 1(2)2 | 255 | 255 | - | 7 | - | 33.6 | - | 235.2 | 235.2 | 92% | c. Cast technician | 1 | 255 | 255 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 7.2 | 136 | 93.6 | 229.6 | 90% | 1- It’s an automatic activity 2- There are two senior resident students, but in a current time only one of them is working. 3-4-5 The current available time (in total) for these activities is: a. = 1440; b. 1440; c. = 720. But since Paediatric Orthopaedic Clinic use these activities only 2/3 of the total time they are...
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...Anatomy and Physiology 2, SCI 136 Research project # 40904000 Muscular Dystrophy Definition Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles used during voluntary movement. The word dystrophy is derived from the Greek dys, which means "difficult" or "faulty," and troph, or "nourish." These disorders vary in age of onset, severity, and pattern of affected muscles. All forms of MD grow worse as muscles progressively degenerate and weaken. Many patients eventually lose the ability to walk (“National Institute,” 2011). Some types of MD also affect the heart, gastrointestinal system, endocrine glands, spine, eyes, brain, and other organs. Respiratory and cardiac diseases may occur, and some patients may develop a swallowing disorder. MD is not contagious and cannot be brought on by injury or activity (“National Institute,” 2011). Method(s) of diagnosis Muscular dystrophies are diagnosed through both the patient’s medical history and a complete family history to determine if the muscle disease is secondary to a disease affecting other tissues or organs or is an inherited condition. It is also important to rule out any muscle weakness resulting from prior surgery, exposure to toxins, current medications that may affect the patient's functional status, and any acquired muscle diseases. Thorough clinical and neurological exams can rule out disorders of the central and/or...
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