Virtualized imaging solution allows for more
consistent workflows and faster, better-quality diagnostic
imaging.
TAMPA,
Fla., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGH Imaging
has implemented the Philips Radiology Operations Command Center
(ROCC) at several of its outpatient locations offering
magnetic resonance imaging testing. ROCC is a virtualized imaging
solution that seamlessly connects TGH Imaging experts and
technologists remotely from a centralized command center. This
innovative technology and workflow facilitates communication
between scanner-facing technologists and experts to provide
real-time collaboration, support and training on complex imaging
procedures and protocols.
"When researching the ROCC concept, we envisioned this solution
within our TGH Imaging network as providing invaluable advanced
imaging protocol support and expanding patient access across
multiple sites," said Sherri Lewman,
senior vice president of Enterprise Imaging at Tampa General
Hospital. "With the ROCC, innovation takes the lead in
revolutionizing our daily radiology operations, enhancing our
imaging capabilities, and providing staffing flexibility, enabling
us to ultimately serve more patients more efficiently, overall
delivering better patient care."
The ROCC platform offers the ability to perform a radiology
procedure remotely and provide real-time technologist assistance
and collaboration on difficult exams, all from a centralized TGH
Imaging command center. For example, an imaging technologist at the
command center can implement the patient's scan regardless of where
the exam is being performed. Teams on-site assist the patient with
their appointment so that the process is completely seamless.
The command center supersedes communication and physical
distance barriers to maximize the skills of TGH Imaging
technologists while maintaining imaging quality, patient privacy,
safety and security.
Additionally, the ROCC extends the ability to offer patients
seamless, consistent imaging experiences by enabling on-demand
cross-training and virtual procedure assistance as needed. Remote
training on new exams or system enhancements can be conducted
without downtime for imaging technologists.
Currently, TGH Imaging is using the ROCC for MRI services, with
one of the focuses being to expand the availability of advanced MRI
services, such as those of the heart, liver and prostate. In the
future, the network of 21 outpatient imaging centers anticipates
that the new, innovative system will be utilized for other types of
exams, provide more scheduling availability, and allow for extended
service hours.
"Tampa General understands that enterprise informatics are at
the heart of transforming workflow, which can lead to better
clinical insights, improved decision support, a better overall
patient and staff experience, and improved outcomes," said
Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader
for Philips North America. "By implementing our Radiology
Operations Command Center, they are leveraging innovative
technology to support their staff and help reduce the potential for
burnout, while ensuring their patients have faster access to the
right care, closer to home."
ABOUT TGH IMAGING
Established in 1994, TGH Imaging, formerly known as Tower
Radiology, is one of the largest outpatient radiology practices in
West Central Florida, with 21 locations in four counties. The new
name marks Tampa General Hospital's complete purchase of Tower
Radiology, expanding its statewide outpatient sites, including
primary care, urgent care, rehab, cancer care, surgery and imaging.
After decades of working closely, the purchase officially combines
industry expertise and the drive to deliver world-class care
through innovation to enhance the quality and coordination of
outpatient care while achieving the optimal patient experience. TGH
Imaging holds accreditations in all imaging modalities from the
American College of Radiology (ACR), is an ACR Breast Imaging
Center of Excellence and is a designated ACR Lung Cancer Screening
Center. For three years, TGH Imaging has received the Tampa Bay Times' Best pf the Best People's
Choice award for its Mammogram Center in Tampa. TGH Imaging offers specialized services
such as 3D mammography, weight-bearing open MRI, cardiac MRI,
wide-bore MRI, low-dose CT lung screening, PET/CT, and 64-slice CT.
All exam interpretations are by board-certified radiologists that
hold additional certifications in imaging-focused subspecialties
and participate in the academic missions of research and teaching
by serving as faculty and staff for the University of South Florida and Florida State University Colleges of Medicine in
the Departments of Radiology. TGH Imaging's mission is to provide
the highest-quality screening and diagnostic radiology services to
patients and providers in the community within a safe,
compassionate, professional and technologically advanced
environment. For more information, go to www.TGHimaging.com.
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed,
not-for-profit, academic health system, is one of the largest
hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's
only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa
General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in
U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is
tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among
the best programs in the United
States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a
model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals
list. The academic health system's commitment to growing and
developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes
magazine rankings – first nationally in the 2022 America's Best
Employers for Women and sixth out of 100 Florida companies in the
2022 America's Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety
net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of
their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2021, provided a net
community benefit worth more than $224.5
million in the form of health care for underinsured
patients, community education, and financial support to community
health organizations in Tampa Bay.
It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant
centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health
Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa
General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from
23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need.
Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke
center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the
largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the
Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a
nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General
Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group
Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon
Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower
outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm
Beach counties. Tampa Bay
area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH
Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a
medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone,
tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital
(tgh.org). As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa
General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open
a clinical command center that provides real-time situational
awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower
cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
ABOUT ROYAL
PHILIPS
Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company
focused on improving people's health and well-being through
meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric
innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for
consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare
providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands,
the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound,
image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as
well as in personal health. Philips generated 2022 sales of
EUR 17.8 billion and employs
approximately 74,000 employees with sales and services in more than
100 countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
Media Contact: Beth
Hardy
Senior Communications Specialist
(813) 844-7322 (direct)
(727) 510-6363 (cell)
ehardy@tgh.org
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