Let’s be real, mammography is not an easy job. Whether you’re a radiology manager juggling accreditation requirements or a technologist positioning patient after patient, you know the struggle of getting the perfect image while keeping your patient comfortable. In 2024, the ACR listed positioning as one of the four most frequent deficiencies during accreditation in mammography. And as you know, when positioning isn’t perfect, it can mean missed tissue, repeat scans, more radiation exposure, and frustrated patients.
The good news? Bella Blankets Protective Coverlets Are Here to Help
Bella Blankets® help you get it right the first time by securing breast tissue in place, reducing movement, and helping you capture more tissue at the chest wall.
In fact, imaging centers using Bella Blankets saw an average increase of 0.61 cm in tissue acquisition per image while also improving their frequency of open IMF on the image by 20%.
A Win-Win for Managers & Mammography Technologists
Let’s break it down by role, because Bella Blankets can benefit everyone on your team:
Radiology & Mammography Managers:
- Achieve better imaging consistency across your team
- Reduce repeat exams and accreditation risks
- Improve patient satisfaction scores (yes, they notice!)
Mammography Technologists:
- Less repositioning, less frustration
- Patients love the softer surface and appreciate saying goodbye to the ice-cold receptor plate!
- Your workflow speeds up when positioning is right on the first try
Your Patients Will Thank You
And let’s not forget about the most important people in your breast center—your patients! A more comfortable, efficient mammogram can make all the difference in whether they come back to your facility next year or avoid their screening altogether. We’ve heard it firsthand:
“I was so nervous for my mammogram, but the tech told me about Bella Blankets making it more comfortable. It really helped me relax.” – Patient, Springfield, IL
“With Bella Blankets, we see a noticeable improvement in positioning and our patients tell us they love the extra comfort.” – Imaging Supervisor, Breast Center
If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective way to improve imaging quality, reduce repeat scans, and boost patient satisfaction, Bella Blankets Protective Coverlets are your answer.
Let’s make mammograms better for everyone. Contact your Medical Imaging Account Manager at 1.800.233.5539 or email info@beekley.com to experience the Bella Blankets difference at your breast center.
Colleen O'Flaherty
Product Manager - Mammography and Breast Biopsy
