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A Foundation for Enterprise Imaging: HIMSS-SIIM Collaborative White Paper.
Christopher J Roth1,2, Louis M Lannum3, Kenneth R Persons4
1Duke Health Technology Solutions, Hock Plaza, 2424 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27705, USA. Christopher.roth@duke.edu.
Journal of Digital Imaging
|June 2, 2016
Summary
Enterprise Imaging integrates diverse clinical multimedia into electronic health records. This strategy optimizes the capture, management, and use of all imaging content for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Imaging
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Clinical multimedia is increasingly captured at the point of care using various devices.
- Current image capture and storage workflows are often fragmented and poorly integrated with electronic health records (EHRs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Enterprise Imaging as a strategic initiative for healthcare organizations.
- To outline the key components and benefits of implementing Enterprise Imaging.
Main Methods:
- Defining Enterprise Imaging strategies, initiatives, and workflows.
- Identifying essential elements including governance, infrastructure, and content management.
- Describing acquisition, distribution, and analysis of clinical imaging and multimedia.
Main Results:
- Enterprise Imaging provides a framework for consistent and optimal management of all clinical imaging and multimedia.
- Improved integration of imaging data enhances the electronic health record.
Conclusions:
- Enterprise Imaging is crucial for enhancing EHRs by standardizing the management of clinical multimedia.
- Successful implementation requires a focus on governance, strategy, and infrastructure.
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