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Networked systems are integral to the efficient operation of healthcare facilities, including radiology departments. However, network downtimes can occur due to various reasons, including system upgrades, cyber-attacks, or technical failures. During such downtimes, radiology departments must have robust contingency plans to ensure continued operation and patient care.
This topic explores the systems and processes essential for recovering from a network downtime in a radiology department, focusing on report distribution, recovery strategies, and communication channels.
Objectives
- Describe key systems and processes involved in report distribution during a network downtime in a radiology department.
- Identify effective distribution strategies that ensure continuity of operations and minimize disruption during a network downtime.
- Discuss steps to establish reliable communication channels to ensure proper coordination during network recovery efforts.
Resources
- IIP Tools of the Trade
- IIP Tools: Communication Toolkit
- Podcast: PIIRT Miniseries – Downtime Procedures
CE Credit
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine has approved this activity for 1.0 hours of SIIM IIP Credits towards certification and re-certification by the American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII).
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Derrick Brownlee, MS
Heather R. Gordon, BS, PMP
Robert A. Paul, MBA, CIIP
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