Description: The Scheduled Workflow (SWF) Integration Profile: (a) Establishes the continuity and integrity of basic departmental imaging data by profiling specific usage of HL7 messaging across multiple systems including: Patient registration (ADT), Order Placing (CPOE) and Order Scheduling (RIS) systems. (b) Bridges the gap between HL7-based systems (like RIS) and DICOM-based systems (like acquisition modalities and PACS) within the radiology department by specifying the semantic mappings between messages. (c) Maintains the consistency of patient demographic and ordering information across multiple systems by making that information available to image acquisition modalities via the DICOM Modality Worklist (MWL) Service. (d) Ensures that acquired images are not inadvertently lost by specifying that the DICOM Storage Commitment Service is used to transfer the custodianship of images from the modality to the PACS. (e) Ensures that the status of acquisition workflow steps are known throughout the department by specifying the use of the DICOM Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS) Service to convey that status from the modality to the RIS and the PACS. Additional information: The IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) SWF (Scheduled Workflow) Radiology specification is a comprehensive, detailed, and standardized framework designed to streamline and improve the efficiency of radiology processes. It is a part of the IHE Radiology Technical Framework, which is a collection of IHE profiles that define specific interoperability use cases in radiology. The SWF specification focuses on the coordination and management of patient care through the various stages of radiology services, from scheduling to interpretation and reporting. It provides a clear and consistent workflow that ensures that all necessary information is available at each step of the process, reducing errors and improving patient care. The SWF specification covers a wide range of activities, including patient registration, order placement, order filling, acquisition modality worklist management, image acquisition, presentation of grouped procedures, storage commitment, and image and report availability. It defines the interactions between different systems (such as Radiology Information Systems, Hospital Information Systems, and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) and the transactions that should occur between them. The SWF specification also provides a common language and set of standards that allow different systems to communicate effectively with each other, regardless of the specific technologies or platforms they use. This interoperability is crucial in modern healthcare settings, where a wide variety of systems and devices need to work together seamlessly to provide effective patient care. By standardizing and streamlining radiology workflows, the IHE SWF specification helps to reduce duplication of effort, minimize errors, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of patient care. It also supports the integration of radiology services with other healthcare services, facilitating a more holistic approach to patient care. Example: 1. Hospital Imaging Department: In a hospital setting, the IHE SWF: Radiology Scheduled Workflow can be used to manage the scheduling, performance, and interpretation of radiology procedures. For example, when a patient is scheduled for an MRI, the system can automatically generate a worklist for the radiology department, ensuring that the necessary equipment and personnel are available. After the procedure, the system can track the interpretation and reporting of the results, ensuring that they are delivered to the referring physician in a timely manner. 2. Diagnostic Imaging Center: In a standalone diagnostic imaging center, the IHE SWF: Radiology Scheduled Workflow can be used to manage the entire process from scheduling to reporting. For example, when a patient is referred for a CT scan, the system can automatically schedule the procedure, generate a worklist for the technologist, and track the interpretation and reporting of the results. This can help to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance patient care. 3. Teleradiology Services: For teleradiology services, the IHE SWF: Radiology Scheduled Workflow can be used to manage the remote interpretation of radiology images. For example, when a hospital in a rural area sends images to a radiologist in a city, the system can track the receipt of the images, the interpretation of the results, and the delivery of the report back to the hospital. This can help to ensure that patients in remote areas have access to high-quality radiology services. 4. Research Institutions: In research institutions, the IHE SWF: Radiology Scheduled Workflow can be used to manage the collection and analysis of radiology data for research purposes. For example, when a research study involves the collection of MRI data from multiple participants, the system can schedule the procedures, track the collection of the data, and manage the analysis and reporting of the results. This can help to streamline the research process and ensure the integrity of the data. LOST view: TVA-Health Medical Imaging Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHESWFRadiologyScheduledWorkflowContract EIRA traceability: eira:TechnicalInteroperabilityAgreementContract EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-21 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHESWFRadiologyScheduledWorkflowContract dct:title: IHE SWF: Radiology Scheduled Workflow Contract