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High Spatial Resolution Chemical Imaging of Implant-Associated Infections with X-ray Excited Luminescence Chemical Imaging Through Tissue
Published on: September 30, 2022
A better way to perform portable x-rays
1Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA. robert.loose@aurora.org
Abstract:
Radiologic technologists at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI were experiencing injuries at an alarming rate, resulting in over $200,000 in workers' compensation and lost productivity costs. Lean methodologies were used incorporating the following process: evaluate the current situation, identify areas of opportunity, modify the existing process, substantiate and enumerate improvements, and implement new standard work. A cross-functional team conducted experimental research to test several variables and methods to develop a new ergonomically sound procedure that has essentially eliminated injuries associated with performing portable x-rays.
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