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Integrating digital systems: commitment and collaboration.

Joyce A Himes1, Ken Rosenfeld

  • 1Ball Memorial Hospital, USA. jhimes@chsmail.org

Radiology Management
|July 21, 2004
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Ball Memorial Hospital successfully transitioned its radiology department from film-based to digital imaging, implementing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and digital radiography (DR). This digital transformation improved workflow and image distribution to referring physicians.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Ball Memorial Hospital's radiology department was previously entirely film-based.
  • The transition to digital imaging was driven by the need to support a new all-digital emergency department (ED).
  • The project aimed to integrate advanced imaging technologies and improve image accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the process and outcomes of a hospital-wide transition to digital radiology.
  • To evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of implementing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), digital radiography (DR), and computed radiography (CR).
  • To assess the integration of new digital technologies with existing hospital information systems.

Main Methods:

  • Formed an internal implementation team and hired an independent consultant.

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  • Selected a single vendor for PACS, DR, CR, and project management.
  • Installed DR in the ED for trauma exams and CR systems in the radiology department.
  • Utilized a web-based PACS for image distribution to referring physicians and integrated PACS with the radiology information system (RIS).

    • Main Results:

    • The hospital's imaging services, excluding mammography, are now digital.
    • Technologists readily adopted the CR and DR systems.
    • Web-based PACS distribution successfully transmits images to hospital computers and 150 remote referring physicians.
    • The integration of PACS and RIS was smooth.
    • Professional project management facilitated implementation and user training.

    Conclusions:

    • The digital conversion, supported by a single vendor and professional project management, was successful.
    • The implementation of PACS, DR, and CR enhanced imaging services and image accessibility.
    • Experienced management and adequate training are critical for successful digital conversion in radiology departments.