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PACS sans RIS.

Roberta M Edge1, Shawn McKenzie, Sheri Ribeiro

  • 1Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Modesto, CA, USA. edgero@sutterhealth.org

Radiology Management
|September 21, 2004
PubMed
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Sutter Gould Medical Foundation implemented a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) without a Radiology Information System (RIS), driven by an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This innovative approach aimed to integrate digital imaging into existing workflows.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health IT Implementation
  • Digital Imaging Systems

Background:

  • Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF) sought to modernize its imaging services.
  • The foundation is a multi-specialty physician practice affiliated with Sutter Health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the implementation of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
  • To highlight the unique challenges of deploying PACS without a Radiology Information System (RIS).
  • To describe the integration of PACS with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and dictation systems.

Main Methods:

  • Installation of a PACS in the main SGMF facility.
  • Development of interfaces for dictation systems.
  • Configuration of desktop image delivery for providers.

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  • Adaptation of digital workflows to mimic traditional paper-based processes.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful PACS go-live without an RIS.
    • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system served as the primary driver for PACS.
    • Challenges in system integration and workflow adaptation were addressed.

    Conclusions:

    • The project demonstrated the feasibility of PACS implementation driven by an EMR.
    • Workflow adaptation is crucial for successful adoption of digital imaging systems.
    • This approach offers insights into integrating advanced imaging technology in complex healthcare settings.