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Picking the Perfect PACS Displays The applications team identified the clinics that were heavy film users and purchased high-intensity monitors to replace lightboxes in those areas, Roberts says. “With so many different departments, we had to persuade the docs to buy into our way of thinking,” he says. Although they don’t want to go back to plain film, it’s been a difficult transition, Roberts says. By showing the physicians how much easier digital imaging is, with features such as manipulation to improve viewing of certain details, they realized the benefits they would gain. Roberts has a four-person applications team that works on all radiology applications. “We also are working closely with IT to implement paperless workflow.” They are working on implementing electronic records so that orders go directly into the electronic system with no need for paper. [NEC’s LCD2190UXi ] Prior to buying new displays, Roberts recommends talking to end-users around your facility to get to know what they need, and then do your homework. “Know what the systems offer. Scope out and evaluate user workflow. Don’t just assume what they need.” For example, clinicians viewing multiple images or prior images may need more than one monitor. And while most users have 22inch monitors, Roberts is in the process of deploying 47-inch dual displays in the operating rooms for scoliosis images. Roberts says clinicians use 2MP lowluminescence monitors for clinical viewing. Normally, these are in outpatient clinics that non-radiology providers need to view the images. Within radiology reading rooms, the organization uses 5MP highluminescence, monochrome monitors for bone, chest and mammography studies. “When viewing CT, ultrasound or MRI, What’s new? Our name. What’s not? The benefits of membership in the AAOE. The American Association of Orthopaedic Executives (formerly the BONES Society) is the only professional association focused 100% on orthopaedic practice management. We continue to offer our members exceptional peer-to-peer networking, extraordinary educational opportunities, and exemplary resources — all the advantages that enable our members to be leaders in the field and in the larger healthcare community. To learn more visit AAOE.net Or call 1.800.247.9699 34 Health Imaging & IT | March 2008 HealthImaging.com http://AAOE.net http://AAOE.net http://HealthImaging.com

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Health Imaging & IT - March 2008 Table of Contents On the Web The Enterprise: Communicating Better News Update Critical Test Results Management: The Human Touch The Changing Face of the Cath Lab Cardiovascular CT: A Clinical Boon Cardiology PACS: Solutions to Fit Your Needs ACC 08: Building Quality & Value Together Picking the Perfect PACS Displays PET/CT: A Game-Changer in Cancer Patient Management DR: You Gotta Have IT – Delivering Speed, Efficiency, Savings Laser Imagers: Answering the Call for Hard Copy Reader's Resources Stat Sheet

Health Imaging & IT - March 2008

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