The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system
OBJECTIVE: To fully integrate the OIS (MOSAIQ by Elekta) and the Hospital Information System (HIS) to increase efficiency, quality, and safety of care and to streamline clinical workflows and processes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: More than 25 dedicated staff members are currently working at the Radioth...
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| author | M. Coeli M. Muraro U. Tebano G. Napoli N. Luca D. Grigolato M. Gabbani G. Rinaldi F. Falconieri G. Salgarello G. Mon F. Fiorica |
| author_facet | M. Coeli M. Muraro U. Tebano G. Napoli N. Luca D. Grigolato M. Gabbani G. Rinaldi F. Falconieri G. Salgarello G. Mon F. Fiorica |
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| description | OBJECTIVE: To fully integrate the OIS (MOSAIQ by Elekta) and the Hospital Information System (HIS) to increase efficiency, quality, and safety of care and to streamline clinical workflows and processes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: More than 25 dedicated staff members are currently working at the Radiotherapy Unit of our Institute and treat approximately 700 patients per year with two Elekta linear accelerators. Within a radiation treatment, there is a series of clinical and organizational steps that it is indispensable to do to avoid errors or excessive resource consumption.
Our experience has led to the creation of structured workflows to overcome these critical issues through the optimization and integration of HIS and OIS, respectively our hospital and our Radiotherapy Unit data management systems.
RESULTS: Through the integration of the main management programs available and the creation of standardized therapeutic paths based on logistical and clinical needs, we managed to optimize both quality of care and accounting services provided.
CONCLUSIONS: The integration of different operating systems and the definition of standardized steps within the workflow has led to the abolition of unnecessary operations, making it easier to manage patients’ care and prescription accounting. Furthermore, clinical records have become more readily and accessible by health care providers of our unit. All this translates into a decreased risk of misinformation, or time loss due to bureaucratic and organizational issues, therefore, allowing a significant increase in staff efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-031abec117e5478a85b6d138508d7aec2022-12-22T03:53:17ZengVerduci EditoreWorld Cancer Research Journal2372-34162022-03-01910.32113/wcrj_20223_22482248The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information systemM. Coeli0M. Muraro1U. Tebano2G. Napoli3N. Luca4D. Grigolato5M. Gabbani6G. Rinaldi7F. Falconieri8G. Salgarello9G. Mon10F. Fiorica11Department of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyDepartment of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, AULSS 9 Scaligera, Verona, ItalyOBJECTIVE: To fully integrate the OIS (MOSAIQ by Elekta) and the Hospital Information System (HIS) to increase efficiency, quality, and safety of care and to streamline clinical workflows and processes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: More than 25 dedicated staff members are currently working at the Radiotherapy Unit of our Institute and treat approximately 700 patients per year with two Elekta linear accelerators. Within a radiation treatment, there is a series of clinical and organizational steps that it is indispensable to do to avoid errors or excessive resource consumption. Our experience has led to the creation of structured workflows to overcome these critical issues through the optimization and integration of HIS and OIS, respectively our hospital and our Radiotherapy Unit data management systems. RESULTS: Through the integration of the main management programs available and the creation of standardized therapeutic paths based on logistical and clinical needs, we managed to optimize both quality of care and accounting services provided. CONCLUSIONS: The integration of different operating systems and the definition of standardized steps within the workflow has led to the abolition of unnecessary operations, making it easier to manage patients’ care and prescription accounting. Furthermore, clinical records have become more readily and accessible by health care providers of our unit. All this translates into a decreased risk of misinformation, or time loss due to bureaucratic and organizational issues, therefore, allowing a significant increase in staff efficiency.https://www.wcrj.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/e2248.pdfradiation workflowoncology information systemintegrationhospital information system |
| spellingShingle | M. Coeli M. Muraro U. Tebano G. Napoli N. Luca D. Grigolato M. Gabbani G. Rinaldi F. Falconieri G. Salgarello G. Mon F. Fiorica The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system World Cancer Research Journal radiation workflow oncology information system integration hospital information system |
| title | The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system |
| title_full | The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system |
| title_fullStr | The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system |
| title_full_unstemmed | The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system |
| title_short | The automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department: a complete integration of the oncology information system MOSAIQ with hospital information system |
| title_sort | automatized workflow of a radiation oncology department a complete integration of the oncology information system mosaiq with hospital information system |
| topic | radiation workflow oncology information system integration hospital information system |
| url | https://www.wcrj.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/e2248.pdf |
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