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Radiology

الأشعة — Service Blueprint

3

Journey Stages

10

Customer Needs

10

Issues Found

5

High Severity

Service Blueprint Map

Patient Actions

Present order, answer safety questions, sign consent if needed

Onstage Actions

Verify identity, check worklist, offer consent for MRI/pregnancy, explain exam steps and expectations

Backstage Actions

Prepare equipment, check machine readiness, review patient history for contraindications

Support Processes

PACS, Millensys, Queue System

Customer Needs

CBS
Phobia management for MRI
Fear addressed with empathy
Privacy
Gender preference
Hygiene in US
Informed about procedure
Skilled staff
Fast process
Responsive staff

Staff Behavior Standards

CBS trained
Responsive and available
Good at explaining procedures
Patient and calm
Provide reassurance
Problem solver

AIDET® Communication Script

Scenario

"Patient arrives for MRI (addressing potential fear/phobia)"

A

Acknowledge

Good morning, Mr./Ms. [Patient Name]. Welcome to the Radiology Department. (Calm, reassuring tone)

I

Introduce

I am [Your Name], the MRI technologist. I will be guiding you through your scan today.

D

Duration

Your scan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

E

Explanation

I know the MRI machine can be loud and feel a bit enclosed. I will give you headphones with music, and you will have a call button in your hand. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, just squeeze the button, and I will speak to you immediately. I will also check in with you through the speaker between each set of images.

T

Thank You

Thank you for doing such a great job staying still. Your images look excellent. The radiologist will review them, and the report will be sent to your doctor.

Waste & Issues Identified

highOne US machine is broken
highMillensys (image viewer) problems
highSome images are missed during scans
mediumRe-do scans due to quality issues
mediumEnvironment is not comfortable
highLong wait before report is ready
mediumCD burning errors
lowPatient must return only to collect CD
mediumWaiting for nurse for stain injection
highErrors in radiology reports

Constraints

Only two US machines available
Panorama located outside dental area
One technician assigned to OR
Shortage of staff due to reception duties
No written preparation steps for procedures
No changing room in X-ray/Fluoroscopy
No 4D ultrasound capability
No child-friendly environment
No image portal for patients
No dedicated nurse for US
Only 1 receptionist for entire department
Limited technician coverage (12 tech, 1 supervisor)

Recommendations

Fix all waste items identified
Study constraints and solve where applicable
Implement queue system for radiology
Add changing rooms for X-ray and Fluoroscopy
Create child-friendly environment
Implement image portal for patients
Written preparation steps for all procedures