Keys to Choosing a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Features to Fit Your Needs
Keep these three important features in mind when choosing a PACS for your hospital: • Support • Image Access • Film Reduction
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Support
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Support A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) isn’t always simple. When you’re learning how to use a new system with new features, processes and interfaces, you’re going to spend a lot of time communicating with support. For optimal results, look for support teams that… • Don’t keep you on hold • Builds relationships with you – no one wants to be on the phone with a different person every time they call • Don’t use automated menus and instead give you a person to explain your needs to – every time 4
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Access to Images
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Access to Images When you’re dealing with a number of different patients with a number of different needs at a number of different times, you need a system that allows you to access the images you need - when you need them - so you don’t get overloaded. By being able to access patient medical images from anywhere, you will… • Support patient care initiatives – more time to address the patient instead of waiting for images • Stay better informed – if images are easier to access, it is easier to spend more time studying them • Improve productivity – less time searching, more time working 6
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Film Reduction
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Film Reduction
Is this true? Is this documented?
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Many radiology departments find themselves with more film than they have room for. Look for a solution that takes film reduction and digitization into consideration so that you can… • Save money – Concord Hospital found a solution that organized and digitized their films which ended up saving them $29,000 a month • Improve workflow – with digitized films, physicians only have to log into a portal to get what they need, giving them more time to study the films and give patient’s results
These features are a great jumping off point when you begin your search for the best PACS solution for you and your institution. Choosing the right PACS can positively impact your bottom line and keeps your entire team more efficient, in turn, keeping your patients cared for and comfortable.
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Thank You Learn more about how to choose a PACS solution by watching these video testimonials, from real life customers, offered by McKesson.
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