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Success with Web-based image access.

Sean W Harrison1

  • 1University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss., USA. swharrison@radiology.umsmed.edu

Radiology Management
|June 13, 2003
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University of Mississippi Medical Center implemented a filmless Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). This improved patient care through faster service and reduced film printing, despite some limitations in web access image retrieval.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is the sole medical school in Mississippi.
  • UMMC performed 235,000 procedures during the 2001-02 fiscal year.
  • Transitioning to a filmless radiology department necessitated decentralizing traditional file rooms for network accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and impact of a filmless Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) at UMMC.
  • To evaluate different levels of image access within the radiology network.
  • To assess the benefits and drawbacks of web-based image access.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a networked Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) across the radiology department.
  • Established three tiers of image access: Diagnostic Quality, Review Quality, and Web Access.

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  • Utilized the intranet email system for simplified account setup for Web Access.

    • Main Results:

    • The filmless PACS system reduced film printing significantly.
    • Web Access offers a low-cost solution for image review, suitable for non-diagnostic areas.
    • Diagnostic Quality and Review Quality workstations provide higher fidelity access for clinical decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • Decentralizing the file room and implementing a filmless PACS improved accessibility and efficiency.
    • Web Access provides a cost-effective method for image sharing but has limitations for detailed review and historical data retrieval.
    • The PACS implementation has positively impacted patient care through faster service delivery.