Clinical Imaging Equipment Query by Trust

This request has been withdrawn by the person who made it. There may be an explanation in the correspondence below.

Emmanuel Phillips

Dear FOI Team,

We are currently updating data on your Trust’s medical imaging equipment and spend. Can you please complete the fields below with what you currently hold?

A list of the current medical imaging equipment held by the Trust across all hospital sites, providing the following information:

Q1: What is your overall spend on medical imaging products and services for the current year?

Q2: How much do you spend on each modality requested below for the current year:
a) Computed Tomography (CT)
b) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
c) Ultrasound
d) Fluoroscopy
e) Mammography
f) Nuclear
g) Mobile X-ray
h) Static X-ray

Q3: A list of the current equipment held by the Trust across all hospital sites for each of the following:
a) Supplier
b) Product
c) Contract start date
d) Contract expiry date
e) Number of devices
f) Age of product

Example Response: 3 x Siemens Acuson SC2000, Initial cost £ 29,000, Contract start date 10/02/2022 Contract end date 10/02/2026, 6 years old

Q4: Annual cost of maintenance of equipment

Q5: What percentage of your imaging equipment has an element of Artificial Intelligence?

Definitions:
1. Computed Tomography (CT) - is a medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce images of a body, allowing the user to see inside the body without cutting. They are used within Medical Physics and Radiology departments.

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. They are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.

3. Ultrasound – is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. Ultrasound machines are used in various departments such as Radiology, Renal, Urology, Vascular, Clinical Science and Medical Physics.

4. Fluoroscopy - is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. These products are used in Radiology departments.

5. Mammography – is a screening system used to detect and diagnose breast cancer by taking an X-ray of the breast. These products are used by Radiology and Breast Imaging professionals.

6. Nuclear - is a specialised area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to examine organ function and structure. These products are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.

7. Mobile X-ray - these units are used for radiographic imaging of patients who cannot be moved to the radiology department and who are in areas, such as intensive and critical care units or operating and emergency rooms, that lack standard, fixed radiographic equipment. Medical applications can include general radiography and orthopaedic, paediatric, skeletal, and abdominal imaging. They are usually used by Surgeons and Medical Physics and Radiology professionals.

8. Static X-ray - is used for taking standard x-rays. These products are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.

Thank you in advance for your time.
Best regards,
Emmanuel Phillips

Freedomofinformation, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dear Emmanuel,

 

Thank you for your request for information.

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our resources at times were diverted from
the usual compliance and information rights work to the effective long
term management of the virus and supporting the vaccination programme, in
line with the Government’s request.

 

Whilst we recognise that statutory timescales cannot be extended, I would
like to apologise at the outset that there is still likely to be a
significant delay in responding to you. Our operational staff continue to
focus on our patients and their care to support the recovery of services,
particularly those that have been waiting for long periods. This is
alongside ensuring that current restrictions continue to keep our staff
and patients safe, in line with national requirements.

 

We have received a significant number of requests in recent weeks. We are
working through them to enable responses to be provided as soon as we are
able to.

 

Many thanks

 

Ann Filby CG (Affiliated) MCIPR

Head of Corporate Affairs/Trust Secretary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

01493 452162

 

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[2]www.jpaget.nhs.uk

 

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Emmanuel Phillips

Dear FOI Team,

Please kindly withdraw my request sent on March 8th on your Clinical Imaging Equipment.

Yours faithfully,
Emmanuel Phillips