EVALUATION OF TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) AND WAITING TIME (WT) FOR GENERAL RADIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN OUR HOSPITAL

Ashik Ahamed.A; Victor R. Lazar; Melinda Monica.A

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

EVALUATION OF TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) AND WAITING TIME (WT) FOR GENERAL RADIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN OUR HOSPITAL

Ashik Ahamed. A, Victor R. Lazar, Melinda Monica. A

Abstract :

The purpose of present study is to evaluate the Turnaround Time (TAT) and Waiting Time (WT) for general non–contrast radiological investigations. This study was evaluated in Conventional X–ray (CXR), Digital X–ray (DXR), Ultrasonography (USG), Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The TAT for this study was measured from the time of patient registration till the time of report generation. The WT for this study was measured from the time of registration to the time of investigation. This study has identified that the TAT for non–contrast investigation in CXR, DXR and CT are within the stipulated time. The TAT for MRI investigation, has exceeded the stipulated time drastically whereas TAT for USG is exceeded mildly