A Radiology Information System (RIS) is specialized software that manages radiology department workflows. It handles everything from scheduling imaging procedures to delivering reports to clinicians.
What is RIS?
RIS manages the business and clinical workflow of radiology:
- Patient scheduling
- Exam tracking
- Image documentation
- Report generation
- Results distribution
- Billing integration
Key Features
1. Scheduling
- Modality calendars
- Patient preparation instructions
- Appointment reminders
- Walk-in management
2. Worklist Management
- Technologist worklists
- Radiologist reading lists
- Priority flagging
- Status tracking
3. Reporting
- Structured report templates
- Voice dictation support
- Preliminary and final reports
- Report distribution
4. Integration
- Hospital information system
- PACS (image storage)
- Billing system
- EMR for results
HospitalOS Radiology Module
- Integrated radiology ordering
- Exam scheduling
- Worklist management
- Report entry and templates
- Result delivery to EMR
- Billing integration
- Basic image viewing
- PACS integration available
Benefits
- Faster exam turnaround
- Reduced lost studies
- Better resource utilization
- Improved reporting accuracy
- Complete audit trail
Conclusion
RIS is essential for efficient radiology department operations. HospitalOS includes radiology management capabilities. Contact MedSoftwares for details.
