Picture Archiving and Communication System(PACS)

Why It is requiredThe existing process of viewing images was highly dependent on its manual transport. The process was quite lengthy, taking more than 06 hours, on an average to be reviewed and report. This caused;

Delayed Diagnosis

Delayed Patient Management

We cannot save films for longer period,

These images are not accessible across the hospital, physician cannot revisit the images unless it is printed again even if it is required for study purpose. And this requires additional dependency on radiographer to facilitate the physician everytime.

Where we can Improve

On computer desk, physician can re-visit the images on the desk without radiographer dependency.

Transportation of film is taking long time… it can be deduced completely.

Similar facility should be extended at Outpatient clinics

What is PACS

Its consists of three modules

Archiving System – To Archive the films

OM Communication System – To provide worklist on modalities for radiographers.

Web based viewer – To view the images on user desktops

Project Implementation Plan

In 2014 Q4, we completed our testing and analyzing phase.

Phase I- Integration with CR/Xrays – Q1 2015

Phase ii- Integration with Ultrasound –Q1 2015

Phase iii- Integration with communication system

Distinctive Features

No license cost

Full integration with all type of modalities(CR/UL/MRI etc)

Easily accessible at all user workstations.

Implementation Model

PACS-A PACS-B

AKSECPACS

PACS-A PACS-B

AKHDC-GARDEN AKHDC-KHARADAR

1TB VOLUME

1TB VOLUME

Connection Interface

USER

USER

USER

USER

Modality / RIS Integration

PACS-A PACS-B

ULTRASOUND

CR SYSTEM

GIGALINK

RIS

Expected Outcomes

Efficient Workflow

Cost Saving

Timely Patient Diagnosis

Timely Patient Management

Increased Customer Satisfaction

Thank you!

Your questions are welcomed