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Image Demand in the OR hooked into a jack. Data and images were loaded to those review stations, which were limited to cart locations. The renovations currently underway will put all patient monitoring stations and viewing on a series of monitors suspended above the patient. That frees up floor space and provides image and data access in each room. Although the AMICAS PACS wasn’t purchased in anticipation of these renovations, Linkmeyer says the investment will certainly pay off. For one thing, “the expectation from our referral base is images anywhere, anytime.” “Because our CIO had the forethought to create a good backbone, we’ll be able to acquire CT images and link them with 3D mapping software,” he says. He predicts that, more and more, users will need large, digital images that can be quickly moved to the OR suite. “We’ll need the ability to get doctors access to larger images and more complex exams along with 3D mapping software for planning surgery.” advice from the field Thin-client PACS, flexible mobile carts, a range of monitors and advances in software are all driving increased imaging demand in the OR. There are factors to consider to meet that demand successfully. “I think the system is only as good as its users,” says Palmetto Health’s Boothby. “Provided you have good physician buy-in, the sky’s the limit.” Good training and support is important. Plus, she recommends accomodating for unanticipated growth in the budget to allow for new equipment every year. You’ll start out with adequate equipment but “as users grow and depend on the system, you have to be cognizant of their needs. Make sure you plan for additional equipment every year.” Once physicians get accustomed to using PACS and all of its capabilities, they don’t want to go back to film. “If you don’t have the digital equipment available, that can cause problems.” Wilson Memorial’s Linkmeyer suggests preparing with a very strong backbone for the IT infrastructure, fast switches, plenty of capacity for web-based tools and a vendor that will accommodate distribution of images, not just image acquisition. “Everybody can take your image and hold it. A good company can move that image around and that’s become more and more important.” The Leader in Mammography Information Since 1992, MagView has been selected by the leaders in the ﬁeld of breast imaging for information management, mammography reporting and patient tracking. MagView provides the most ﬂexible and powerful solutions for hospitals, breast centers and outpatient imaging centers. “MagView has exceeded our expectations. I would recommend it to any Breast Imaging group.” Elizabeth A. Raﬀerty, M.D., Breast Imaging Director Avon Comprehensive Breast Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Breast Center Reporting and Tracking BI-RADS, MQSA,HIPAA compliant PACS, Imaging synchronization Digital Dictation and/or Voice Recognition HL-7, DICOM, and CCOW enabled Film tracking and Document management Auto-fax interface for results Radiology Group Practice Management Enterprise Scheduling One Step Billing, Electronic Remittance Medical Record Management Referring Physician Web Portal Customized Reporting Radiology Decision Support 05 #3 oth EW Bo GVI IM A t SI 88-M a us -8 sit all 1 Vi r c o May 2008 | Health Imaging & IT 6 HealthImaging.com http://www.magview.com/ http://HealthImaging.com

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Health Imaging & IT - May 2008 Contents On the Web The Enterprise News Update Convention Spotlight: SIIM 2008 Healthcare IT Salary Survey Survey Findings Inside the Transition to Next-Generation Image Management Blurring the Lines: Interfaced vs. Integrated RIS/PACS The Insider's Primer: Taming the Workflow Beast - Five Facilities Tell How Availability, Applications Drive New Archive Strategies Modality Review Managing Technology Inside Technology Reader's Resource Stat Sheet

Health Imaging & IT - May 2008

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