Image Wendi Waugh R.T. (R)(T) CMD CTR BS Wendi Waugh, R.T. (R)(T) CMD CTR BS, is employed at Southern Ohio Medical Center and has worked in healthcare for more than 30 years. Wendi’s current role at SOMC is the Administrative Director of Cancer Services & Community Health and Wellness. She is a graduate of the Radiologic Technology Program at Shawnee State University and received her training for Radiation Therapy at Weber State University. Wendi completed her Bachelor of Science at Kennedy Western Reserve in Health Administration and Health Informatics. Wendi is also a Certified Cancer Registrar and Certified Medical Dosimetrist. Wendi’s passion for community health and community development emerged after a battle with breast cancer. Wendi is now a 14 year survivor of breast cancer and attributes success to maintain positive mental and physical wellness. Published Pieces by Wendi Waugh Expediting Patient Care Through Improved BI-RADS FinalizationCase StudiesLeica Biosystems working in partnership with Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC), conducted process assessments to analyze the timeliness treatment for breast cancer patients. We identified a lack of standardized processes for conduction of imaging services and elongated time to diagnosis. The Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System (BI-RADs) is the standardized method to record findings on imaging studies. Expediting Patient Care Through Improved BI-RADS FinalizationCase StudiesLeica Biosystems working in partnership with Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC), conducted process assessments to analyze the timeliness treatment for breast cancer patients. We identified a lack of standardized processes for conduction of imaging services and elongated time to diagnosis. The Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System (BI-RADs) is the standardized method to record findings on imaging studies. Addressing Opportunities for Improving Care Cadence by Driving Interdepartmental CollaborationCase StudiesSouthern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a community hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio. Review of data pertaining to breast care delivery demonstrated opportunities for improvement. Analysis of the cadence of care processes across departments demonstrated delays in care and outmigration potential. One quality study demonstrated 10% of patients did NOT select SOMC for surgical intervention post biopsy. Addressing Opportunities for Improving Care Cadence by Driving Interdepartmental CollaborationCase StudiesSouthern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a community hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio. Review of data pertaining to breast care delivery demonstrated opportunities for improvement. Analysis of the cadence of care processes across departments demonstrated delays in care and outmigration potential. One quality study demonstrated 10% of patients did NOT select SOMC for surgical intervention post biopsy.
