Clinical Imaging Equipment Query by Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust did not have the information requested.

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

FOI (OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST), Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

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From: Emmanuel Phillips <[FOI #842538 email]>
Sent: 08 March 2022 12:31
To: FOI (OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Clinical Imaging Equipment Query
by Trust
 
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

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