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INFORMATION SYSTEMS PACS Overview Picture Archiving and Communications System, or PACS, is a new information management system used to transport, store, display and manipulate medical images and related patient information in an efficient and timely manner. The PACS system was chosen because it is essential to provide the most up to date health care. It eliminates "lost" films and the reduction of retakes. A fully implemented PACS system improves communication, increases productivity and an overall greater efficiency. Images are available to multiple locations and users simultaneously shortly after being acquired. A dramatic reduction in storage space and film costs assist in the funding of the project. PACS is connected to the Hospital Information System which makes patient data readily available for registering patients and scheduling exams. Once the exam is completed the electronic image is stored on a computer archive. This provides an efficient system that helps eliminate errors and gives ready access to images which are then reviewed on a computer workstation. Anyone with the proper security clearance now has the ability to look at the images and the radiologist's report.  Back to top |
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PACS is used throughout the Authority.
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