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Imaging to Launch Rad Ready to improve patient journey

June 11, 2019

The imaging department is launching a new initiative across the Trust called Rad Ready.

Rad Ready essentially means that our patients are fully prepared for their imaging test so that on arrival within the department they can go straight into the scanner or x-ray room without delay.

The initiative has been developed to support the rapid turnaround times that imaging has pledged to deliver:

Patient type Rad Ready time pledge
Emergency Department 1 hour
In Patient 24 hours
2 week wait 5 days
Out Patient/GP Urgent 5days
Out Patient/GP Non – Urgent 28 days

The checklist will ensure that the patient:

  • Has had the required fluid intake
  • Has had the required oral contrast
  • Has an appropriate and functioning cannula in situ
  • Has had any required pain relief and/or sedation
  • Has an accompanying interpreter as required

The improvement team will be visiting all ward areas to familiarise colleagues with the Rad Ready concept and the pre-scan checklist. In addition the radiographers and assistants within CT will be on hand to answer queries as they arise.