Wayne Hemrick writes about--pacs workstations.
For many years, PACS, or Picture Archival and Communications Systems, were in the reach of only the largest hospitals with the largest budgets. With the advent of new technology, the price of electronic and computer components has dropped dramatically, and this has had a complementary effect on medical technology systems as well. Now there are PACS system vendors who create pacs workstations and ris pacs systems for small and mid-sized medical facilities, so that they can enjoy improved workflow and features at a reduced price.
Your imaging center, chiropractic office, radiology department, veterinary or dental office, orthopedic or podiatry center or hospital can use pacs workstations to archive, distribute and view digital medical images. Ris pacs systems allow you to integrate vital paperwork such as scheduling and reporting in with the digital imaging system. When you consider all the myriad tasks that before the advent of digital technology had to be completed by hand, you can see how this new methodology has changed the way medical facilities perform their day-to-day operations, and how it has improved patient care as well.
Archiving patient records must be done according to HIPPA regulations, and a PACS system for radiology can help you achieve this. Records must be stored for several years, and with hardcopy records this was a problem, because of the cost and space involved. Now with digital archiving, made possible through pacs workstations, you can store your digital images in a fraction of the space, plus you can easily store records offsite and make backups with ease. Ris pacs are also compatible with many printers for when you need to create hard copy images and reports as well, so you are covered regardless of your need.
PACS system vendors also keep the viewing of digital images in mind as they create new systems. Instead of physically having to go to a storage area and sort through thousands of records to find the ones you need, now with the click of a mouse your ris pacs system can retrieve the studies you need quickly. The software can be configured to your specifications, so that repetitive tasks, such as retrieving patient prior studies, can be automatically brought up for you. A PACS system for radiology can also enhance digital images for you, allowing you to zoom, pan, rotate and otherwise manipulate the images, resulting in a more effective diagnostic environment as well as improved workflow.
Online distribution of digital images is much faster than sending hard copies via the mail. This alone dramatically improves office workflow, but it also leads to better patient care, because offsite consultations can easily occur online with a PACS system for radiology.
Check with PACS system vendors for all of the many features offered with their pacs workstations.
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