Enhancing Patient Safety Using Medical Imaging Informatics.

Abstract

A set of performance indicators and metrics related to patient safety that classifies and measures mistakes can prevent errors in medical imaging. The potential of harm in this department is high since it is a complicated environ- ment in terms of diversity of services, patient mix, personnel, equipment, tech- nology, and information. In such an environment, it is necessary to define aframeworkto identify safety inci- dents, analyze them, provide solutions for preventing them, and give feedback on the results. Using medical imaging informatics can be effective in monitor- ing these indicators. Benefits such as reducing radiation expo- sure and reducing medication errors and adverse effects can be achieved. It can also promote knowledge through acces- sibility of resources and useful informa- tion in order to optimize decision making.