St. Luke's University Health System Receives Volpara Health's First "Designation of Excellence" Award for Superior Mammography Quality
St. Luke's University Health System Receives Volpara Health's First "Designation of Excellence" Award for Superior Mammography Quality
Volpara Health Analytics in Action Program Drives Quality Improvement
Volpara健康分析计划推动质量改进
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health Technologies Ltd., a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, announces St. Luke's University Health Network as the recipient of its inaugural "Analytics in Action Designation of Excellence" award. This award recognizes healthcare facilities that consistently deliver high-quality mammograms, achieving benchmarks objectively measured by Volpara Analytics.
华盛顿林伍德,2024年8月1日/美通社/ - 全球癌症早期检测和预防软件领导者Volpara Health Technologies Ltd. 宣布,圣路加大学医疗保健网络荣获其首个“卓越分析设计奖”。该奖项表彰医疗保健机构在通过Volpara Analytics客观测量指标达到高质量乳腺摄影标准方面一贯表现卓越。
St. Luke's, already renowned for exceptional quality care, embarked on a mission to standardize excellence across all its breast centers and to support ongoing staff development for their 16 breast centers and 65 mammography technologists. They have distinguished their breast program by adopting Volpara Analytics software and participating in the comprehensive Analytics in Action program. This program sets goals endorsed by The Miller Method and measured by Volpara Analytics exclusive TruPGMI algorithm. Assessments are completed at 30, 60, and 90 days after hands-on, intensive training. These tools have enabled St. Luke's to achieve the highest level of sustained mammography quality among Volpara Health's global customer base.
圣路加大学医疗保健网络已因其卓越的质量护理而闻名,致力于在所有乳腺中心标准化卓越,并为其16个乳腺中心和65位乳腺摄影技师提供持续技术开发支持。他们通过采用Volpara Analytics软件并参与综合的Analytics in Action计划来区分其乳腺计划。该计划设定了Miller Method认可的目标,并通过Volpara Analytics TruPGMI独家算法进行客观测量。在实际操作的密集培训后的30、60和90天,完成了评估。这些工具使圣路加大学医疗保健网络在全球客户基础上实现了持续乳腺摄影质量的最高水平。
Other industry quality recognition and certification programs assess excellence based on subjective measures and services offered. "What is unique about the Volpara quality programs is that their AI software provides clear, objective, consistent measurements for quality. Every image of every mammogram is rated on key quality indicators," said Gina Arnold, Senior Mammography Technologist. The Analytics in Action program provides the methodology to benchmark current quality, identify individual strengths and weaknesses, personalize training and team goal setting. Individual and team recognition is another important component to maintain a culture of quality. "Every technologist is measured with the quality indicators, which builds trust and makes for better performance discussions," said Arnold.
其他行业质量认证和认证计划基于主观衡量和服务提供。高级乳腺摄影技师吉娜·阿诺德说:“Volpara质量程序的独特之处在于他们的AI软件为质量提供了明确,客观,一致的测量结果。每张乳腺摄影图像都有关键质量指标评级,Analytics in Action计划提供了基准当前质量,识别个人优势和劣势,个性化培训和团队目标设定的方法。个人和团队的认可是保持质量文化的另一个重要组成部分。阿诺德说:“每位技师都用质量指标衡量,这可以建立信任并进行更好的表现讨论。
"A mammogram exam is unique to the patient. Everyone brings a distinct body shape, physical challenges and sometimes fear to the appointment – all of which can complicate positioning," said Louise Miller, co-founder of Mammography Educators. Analytics in Action leverages Volpara Analytics software and The Miller Method expert hands-on instruction to customize training for each technologist. The AI-driven software evaluates breast positioning, x-ray dose, and compression for each mammogram, helping ensure optimal performance.
“每个乳腺摄影检查都是独特的。每个人带来不同的身体形状,身体挑战和有时的恐惧 - 所以可能会复杂化定位,”乳腺摄影教育家的联合创始人路易丝·米勒说。 Analytics in Action利用Volpara Analytics软件和The Miller Method专家实践指导为每个技师定制培训。AI驱动的软件为每张乳腺摄影评估乳房定位,X线剂量和压缩,有助于确保最佳表现。
"We perform over 72,000 mammograms annually as part of our comprehensive breast imaging services. The quality of these mammograms is crucial for radiologists to accurately assess breast tissue and provide the best chance of early cancer detection for our patients," stated Michele Brands, Network Director of Women's Imaging at St. Luke's. "Our investment in Volpara's software and their quality program reflects our commitment to continuous staff development and delivering the best possible care to every patient daily through our Individualized Breast Screening program."
“我们每年进行超过72,000次乳腺摄影检查,这是我们全面乳腺成像服务的一部分。这些乳腺摄影的质量对放射科医师准确评估乳腺组织并为我们的患者提供早期癌症检测的最佳机会至关重要,”圣路加大学医疗保健网络女性成像网络主任Michele Brands说。“我们对Volpara的软件和他们的质量计划的投资反映了我们对持续员工发展和通过我们的个性化乳腺筛查计划每天为每个患者提供最佳护理的承诺。”
"We are all about leveling up breast care at every opportunity. Volpara Analytics was designed to address a compelling need for systematic methods for measuring and improving mammography quality," said Teri Thomas, CEO of Volpara Health. "This new award recognizes and promotes excellence in mammography services, setting a new standard for mammography quality in the healthcare industry. St. Luke's exemplifies a health system dedicated to quality, which is vital for early cancer detection and successful outcomes."
“我们一直在努力提高每一个乳腺护理的水平。Volpara Analytics旨在解决系统化方法测量和提高乳腺摄影质量的迫切需求。” Volpara Health的CEO Teri Thomas表示。“此新奖项表彰和促进乳腺摄影服务的卓越,为医疗保健行业乳腺摄影质量设定了新标准。圣路卡医疗保健网络展示了一个致力于质量的卫生系统的典范,对早期癌症检测和成功结果至关重要。”
About St. Luke's
关于圣路加大学医疗保健网络
Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.4 billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital.
圣路加大学医疗保健网络(SLUHN)成立于1872年,是一个完全集成,区域性,非盈利性网络,拥有20,000多名员工,在15个校园和350多个门诊部提供服务。净年收入为34亿美元,网络服务范围包括宾夕法尼亚州的勒高文,北安普敦,伯克斯,巴克斯,碳,蒙哥马利,门罗,斯库克尔和卢泽恩县以及新泽西州的沃伦和亨特登县。圣路加医院拥有宾夕法尼亚州最大的创伤中心网络,伯利恒校区是圣路加儿童医院的所在地。
Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke's is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established Lehigh Valley's first and only four-year medical school campus. It also operates the nation's oldest School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 52 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with more than 500 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Luke's, a Children's Hospital Association member, opened the Lehigh Valley's first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids.
圣路加大学医疗保健网络致力于推进医学教育,是宾夕法尼亚中东部的主要教学医院。与天普大学合作,网络建立了Lehigh Valley地区第一个并且唯一的为期四年的医学院校区。它也经营着全国最古老的护理学院,成立于1884年,并拥有52个完全认可的研究生医学教育项目,拥有500多名住院医师和研究生。 2022年,圣路加大学医疗保健网络成为儿科医院协会会员,并开设了Lehigh Valley地区第一个和唯一的完全专门面向儿童的医疗设施。
SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based healthcare system to earn Medicare's five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network's flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/PINC AI 10 years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN's information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. The Network is also recognized as one of the state's lowest-cost providers.
SLUHN是唯一一家获得了医疗保险最高的五星评级(最高评级)的莱高山谷医疗保健体系,涵盖质量,效率和患者满意度。它是Leapfrog Group和Healthgrades的顶级医院,也是Newsweek World's Best Hospital和美国最好的医疗系统之一。网络的旗舰大学医院连续10年被Fortune / PINCAI评选为100个主要教学医院之一,包括在2023年被评为全国第四大教学医院。 2021年,圣路加医疗保健网络被确定为全国15个最佳卫生系统之一。网络在住院和门诊服务中使用Epic电子医疗记录(EMR)系统,并多次获得最具互联性奖,以表彰SLUHN的信息技术应用(如远程医疗,在线预约和在线定价信息)。网络也被认为是该州成本最低的提供者之一。
About Volpara Health
关于Volpara Health
Volpara Health is on a mission to save families from cancer with AI-powered software that helps healthcare providers better understand cancer risk, guide personalized care decisions, and recommend additional imaging and interventions. Used in over 2,000 facilities by more than 5,600 technologists worldwide. Volpara's software impacts nearly 17M patients, supports over 3M annual cancer risk assessments, and integrates seamlessly with electronic health records and imaging systems. Volpara helps radiologists quantify dense breast tissue with precision and technologists produce mammograms with optimal positioning, compression, and dose. Volpara software also streamlines operations to ease compliance and accreditation. Volpara was acquired by Lunit in 2024 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with an office in Seattle. Volpara is the trusted partner of leading healthcare institutions globally. For more information, visit .
Volpara Health致力于通过AI技术软件帮助医疗保健提供者更好地了解癌症风险,指导个性化护理决策,并建议其他成像和干预措施,以拯救家庭免受癌症侵害。Volpara的软件在全球超过2,000个医疗设施中使用,由全球超过5,600名技师使用。Volpara软件影响近1700万患者,支持超过300万例癌症风险评估,并与电子健康记录和成像系统无缝整合。Volpara帮助放射科医师精确量化密集的乳腺组织,并帮助技师产生具有最佳定位,压缩和剂量的乳腺摄影。Volpara软件还简化了流程,以便顺畅符合合规性和认证。Volpara于2024年被Lunit收购,总部位于新西兰惠灵顿,设有西雅图办事处。Volpara是全球领先医疗机构的信任伙伴。有关更多信息,请访问。
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