Optical imaging systems--the future of medical record storage

This paper explains the processes which were undertaken to solve the problem of lack of storage for medical records at Logan Hospital. The paper contains analysis of why optical disk proved to be the most appropriate storage medium, and the system components of an Optical Disk System. A detailed description of how the Optical Imaging System has been structured and the processes which make the Optical Disk System a major part of the hospital's Health Information System is provided. The paper also discusses the much talked about legal side of optical imaging. Lastly the paper explains the future plans of Logan Hospital's Medical Record Storage System.