Starting Feb. 19, Salem Health will no longer offer sonohystogram studies. Here’s the SBAR reasoning:
Situation
In the past two years, 19 sonohystogram kits had to be thrown away due to expiring.
Background
The Ultrasound Department has seen a significant decrease in sonohystogram orders over the past five years: none in 2016; one in 2015; four each in 2013 and 2014; and 12 in 2012.
Assessment
Attributed decrease to having capability to perform in physician offices.
Sonohystograms are offered at other Salem area Imaging facilities
Kits often expire before they are used and can only be purchased as a 10-pack
Recommendation
Discontinue offering sonohystogram studies at Salem Health effective Feb. 19.