SERVICE SPECIFICATION CS01001 SERVICE DEFINITION The Community Radiology Service (the Service) provides diagnostic imaging services funded by District Health Boards to individuals referred by practitioners. Diagnostic imaging services provide images of bodily structure and function to aid diagnosis and treatment. The range of diagnostic services includes the following procedures: conventional film” X-ray with or without contrast “plain diagnostic non maternity ultrasound fluoroscopy nuclear medicine diagnostic mammography for symptomatic women diagnostic mammography for asymptomatic regardless of age who have: had a previous breast cancer a mother or sister with pre-menopausal breast cancer or bi-lateral breast cancer, or a breast histology demonstrating an at risk lesion a breast histology demonstrating an at risk lesion (for example, a typical hyperplasia. Where community referred computerised tomography (CT scanning) and Bone Densitometry services have historically been provided by the District Health Board (DHB), they will continue to be provided under this service specification. SERVICE OBJECTIVES 2.1 General Provision of community diagnostic imaging services as part of an integrated community based health service that: provides patients with quality and cost-effective services based on established professional and quality management standards and codes of practice encourages best use of resources in the aid of diagnosis in accordance with best clinical practice and the Radiology National Referral Guidelines improves the health of Māori which includes targeting services to best meet Māori need provides timely reporting of results to referrers provides specialist advice as required to ensure optimal patient management ensures patient and staff safety at all times. 2.2 Health Refer to tier one Specialist Medical and Surgical Services service specification for Māori Health Objectives. In addition, the provider will develop and implement an annual plan that outlines how it will contribute to Māori Health Gain for the services contained in this service specification. The plan should include the following objectives (as a minimum): how the provider will ensure that Māori utilisation is targeted to meet need how with primary health care Primary Health Organisations, general practice, – community providers, Māori providers are maintained and enhanced for Māori health gain – how the with the DHB Quality Plan and other contractual quality specifications, especially consultation with Māori, are established, and how these objectives will be monitored and measured for Māori health gain. The Service will be delivered in a supportive manner, that respects the dignity, rights, needs, abilities and cultural values of the client, and their family/whanau.
SERVICE SPECIFICATION CS01001 SERVICE DEFINITION The Community Radiology Service (the Service) provides diagnostic imaging services funded by District Health Boards to individuals referred by practitioners. Diagnostic imaging services provide images of bodily structure and function to aid diagnosis and treatment. The range of diagnostic services includes the following procedures: conventional “plain film” X-ray with or without contrast diagnostic non maternity ultrasound fluoroscopy nuclear medicine diagnostic mammography for symptomatic women diagnostic mammography for asymptomatic regardless of age who have: had a previous breast cancer a mother or sister with pre-menopausal breast cancer or bi-lateral breast cancer, or a breast histology demonstrating an at risk lesion a breast histology demonstrating an at risk lesion (for example, a typical hyperplasia. Where community referred computerised tomography (CT scanning) and Bone Densitometry services have historically been provided by the District Health Board (DHB), they will continue to be provided under this service specification. SERVICE OBJECTIVES 2.1 General Provision of community diagnostic imaging services as part of an integrated community based health service that: provides patients with quality and cost-effective services based on established professional and quality management standards and codes of practice encourages best use of resources in the aid of diagnosis in accordance with best clinical practice and the Radiology National Referral Guidelines improves the health of Māori which includes targeting services to best meet Māori need provides timely reporting of results to referrers provides specialist advice as required to ensure optimal patient management ensures patient and staff safety at all times. 2.2 Health Refer to tier one Specialist Medical and Surgical Services service specification for Māori Health Objectives. In addition, the provider will develop and implement an annual plan that outlines how it will contribute to Māori Health Gain for the services contained in this service specification. The plan should include the following objectives (as a minimum): how the provider will ensure that Māori utilisation is targeted to meet need how with primary health care – Primary Health Organisations, general practice, community providers, Māori providers – are maintained and enhanced for Māori health gain how the with the DHB Quality Plan and other contractual quality specifications, especially consultation with Māori, are established, and how these objectives will be monitored and measured for Māori health gain. The Service will be delivered in a supportive manner, that respects the dignity, rights, needs, abilities and cultural values of the client, and their family/whanau.
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