Clinical Workflow Transformation

SAP To EPIC in Nuclear Medicine

Ga67 Scan Optimization Case Study

SAP GUI - Patient Encounter Terminal
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Procedure Description: NM GALLIUM-67 SCAN (WHOLE BODY)

Patient: ID: 1004592 | Test Patient

Billing PeriodOrder TypeStatus
Week 01Single Global OrderOPEN WHOLE WEEK
⚠️ Clinical Limitation: Continuous encounter prevents daily tracking.
Epic Hyperspace - Nuclear Medicine Snapshot
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Active Order: NM Gallium-67 Scan (Multi-Visit Protocol)
CompletedVisit 1: Injection
ScheduledVisit 2: 24hrs Scan
ScheduledVisit 3: 48hrs Scan
ScheduledVisit 4: 72hrs Scan

Strategic Impact Analysis

Manual Workflow Limitations (SAP)
  • Scheduling: Patient cannot book follow-up appointments for the rest of the week.

  • Documentation: No official proof of visit generated for the patient's employer.

  • Patient Risk: Reliance on patient memory leads to forgotten appointments.

  • Management Gap: Records show only 1 patient despite a whole week of work.
Transformation Benefits (EPIC)
  • Access: Individual appointments scheduled for every single visit phase.

  • Validation: Verified proof of attendance provided for every visit.

  • Data Accuracy: Records accurately reflect 100% of technologist productivity.

  • Workflow: Organized, transparent, and patient-centered protocols.

Deep Dive & Professional Insight

This digital engineering transformation was published as a case study highlighting the strategic optimization of clinical tech workflows. The analysis focuses on leveraging enterprise systems to resolve critical scheduling gaps and enhance patient safety.

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