On Treatment Consultations – a Method to Increase Communication within the Radiation Therapy Department

Staff completed the hospital biennial employee engagement survey which evaluated satisfaction with various components at the organization and departmental level. Radiation treatment (RT) results were disseminated in fall 2016 and a working group was tasked with making improvements. Team discussions identified the need for improved communication and role clarity among the multidisciplinary team with respect to trouble shooting difficult setups or image matching discrepancies. It was also noted that standardization of process and documentation could reduce confusion and conflict.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research