We are always looking for ways to improve the Radiology Service. Some of our recent achievements include:
- The conversion of the Radiology Department at Fleetwood Hospitals to digital imaging
- The integration of images from Fleetwood into a Trust-wide image distribution and storage system (PACS), eliminating the problem of misplaced films and streamlining the service.
- The commissioning of a new fluoroscopy room
- The commissioning of a second CT scanner and improved facilities
- A Radiographer reporting service in the Accident and Emergency Department
- The introduction of bedside image viewing using award-winning PACS Carts
- Radiographers have completed post-graduate courses in mammography and gastro-intestinal image reporting
- Acting as a Modernisation Agency Radiology pilot site
Future Developments
In the Radiology department ,our service is always evolving, some of our plans for the future include:
- An expanded Radiology department at Fleetwood Hospital
- Increased Radiographer reporting
- Extend booking to all patient groups
- Extend service improvement technology to all modalities
- Automate Demand Capacity data capture
- Call centre booking
- Electronic order entry
- Improved patient information and greater patient/carer involvement
- Consultant Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals