Achievements & Key Challenges
Copies of the Directorate's Service Strategy are available from the Radiology Business Unit
Achievements 06 - 07
Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) – Trust wide implementation.
Waiting times reduced to 10 weeks exceeds DoH 13 week target since March 07.
New Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS).
Patient facilities improved for example newly designed waiting areas.
Improved reception area.
Successful recruitment of specialist staff.
Improved staff appraisal systems.
Key challenges 07- 08
18-week patient pathway initiative.
Realise 2020 vision. Long term Trust strategy.
Foundation Trust application (financial independence).
Workforce redesign and advanced practice.
Radiology day ward expansion.
Voice recognition implementation.