What if your imaging team could access expert support for complex procedures and protocols whenever they need it?

Qualified imaging technologists and tech managers are already in short supply – and the forecast for meeting the increasing demand is not optimistic.¹ To make things worse, training programs are not filling the funnel with new techs.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) reported in 2017 that 50% of radiography programs were not fully enrolled.²

You’re living this every day. Increasing demands of care systems put added pressure on already-stretched imaging teams. And the increasing complexity of technology and cases makes challenges with staffing, skill variability and quality standardization more apparent than ever.

What if you could provide the expert support your team needs – on demand – exactly when they need it? What if you could offer greater access to care by extending your team rather than expanding it? And what if you could take advantage of expert clinical consults in closed environments such as COVID wards, without summoning those high-demand specialists to the bedside? 

Beyond the benefits for imaging teams, their patients – whether in rural areas, in quarantine conditions, or with limited mobility – can benefit from greater access to expert care, with physical distance no longer a factor.  

Having a central command center allows imaging providers to offer complex procedures at more locations, closer to where patients live, and at more flexible hours. For patients, that means less hassle and more convenience, while having the peace of mind that an expert is available on demand to provide “over-the-shoulder” support as if physically present.

Ultrasound is already one of the champion modalities for expanding access to care, with so many patients benefitting from its portability, safety and affordability. But what if you could also “dial up” and screen-share with clinical specialists and ultrasound experts anywhere your ultrasound system goes? 

In many healthcare environments, ultrasound expertise is distributed across departments and facilities. Teams are using Philips Collaboration Live for ultrasound to securely connect to colleagues whenever and wherever needed, enhancing care, supporting outcomes, improving staff satisfaction and lowering costs. Peers can view a stream of the system monitor and controls, and observe the exam environment via webcams. All parties can communicate via text, voice and/or video to share guidance during exams. Now that’s access to care.