Problem:
The radiology department at a local hospital is experiencing fatigue and decreased morale. The department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet the demands of the hospital's Inpatient and Surgical Units, as well as the Emergency Department. For the last 6 months there has been staffing shortages in the radiology department due to staff illnesses and mental health leaves. Patient wait times for x-rays, CT Scans and Ultrasounds have increased by 50%. Staff have recently had their vacation requests denied as all shifts must be covered. Patients and hospital staff in other departments are becoming increasingly frustrated with the wait times for imaging. Treatment and interventions for Emergency patients is being delayed. Patient transport personnel are lining up in the hall with patients on stretchers. Based on the above scenario, answer the following questions in writing: 1. Provide two explanations for why the radiology team is experiencing fatigue and decreased morale, with examples from the case. 2. You are the team leader for the radiology department: a) Identify the fourth aim of the Quadruple Aim in detail b) propose and justify a solution to the above situation that will achieve the fourth aim. 3. Choose