Magnetic Resonance Imaging Preliminary Image Evaluation (MagPIE)
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Reduce MRI report turnaround time for acute stroke from 46.3 hours to 2 hours. MagPIE enhanced radiographers' skills and reduced delays, improving stroke management outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Workflow Redesign, Learning Culture
About this Content
Aims
Reduce MRI report turnaround time for acute stroke from 46.3 hours to 2 hours.
Background
Delayed MRI Stroke Screen reporting impacted treatment timelines for acute stroke cases.
Methods
Trained radiographers for acute stroke identification, integrated reporting workflows, added EPIC filters.
Results
Turnaround time reduced to 1.4 hours; zero false positives after implementing multi-level reviews.
Conclusion
MagPIE enhanced radiographers' skills and reduced delays, improving stroke management outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Competency training combined with structured workflows improves accuracy and reduces delays.
Additional Information
Presented as a professional development initiative for scaling to other hospitals
Keywords
MRI Stroke Screen, Acute Stroke, Radiographers, Workflow Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Diagnostic Radiography, Radiology |
Project Lead(s) | Chuah Joo Hong |
Project Member(s) | Ong Kian Boon |
Connect with this contributor!
Ong Kian Boon - kian_boon_ong@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_289_NTFGH_QM_2022_Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging_Preliminary_Image_Evaluation_MagPIE.pdf