Real Problems — Real Solutions
Transitioning to attending is different for everyone, but quality, safety & informatics will always play a key role in your career.
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In healthcare, the value equation is often described as the quality of care (including outcomes, safety, and service) divided by the total cost. [2] This framework underscores the intricate relationship between quality, safety, and informatics in the lifecycle of clinical IT systems – from development through implementation and ongoing use. Westbrook and her colleagues identified three key lessons from their research for maximizing the potential of health technology to enhance patient care.
As health IT becomes increasingly ubiquitous, maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety is paramount. Conversely, a deep understanding of IT systems is crucial to ensure that quality and safety remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery. The ACR Quality and Safety + Informatics Conference provides a unique forum for quality and safety professionals to collaborate with informaticists, driving improvement and positive change in radiology. This year’s conference will be held September 19-21 in Washington, DC.
On Day 1, we will begin with a keynote by Ashwini Davison, MD, FACP, FAMIA, the CMIO - Enterprise Imaging Data Strategy for Amazon Web Services, followed by sessions on QI leadership, maintaining quality through workforce shortages, learning from failures and redesigning EHR to drive QI, learning from ACR’s Learning Network, and managing errors and learning from failures. On Day 2, we will begin with a keynote by physician leader and board-certified radiologist Rick Abramson, MD, MHCDS, FACR, followed by sessions on data access sharing and usability, clinical implementation of AI, building your AI team, health system merges, the role of AI in equity, and what quality can learn from informatics. Finally, on Day 3, I will give a keynote, followed by sessions on empowering local AI teams through the ACR toolset, information security, and policy and regulation of AI.
By building a community focused on setting and achieving shared goals, you can enhance patient outcomes. Join us at the 2024 Quality and Safety + Informatics Conference for dynamic presentations that foster collaboration and drive improvement and positive change in the radiology field.
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Real Problems — Real Solutions
Transitioning to attending is different for everyone, but quality, safety & informatics will always play a key role in your career.
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