Finals | PPT 2 Flashcards
1. COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2. WORKFLOW
COMPUTER SYSTEMS (WORKSTATION AND
SERVERS)
A. DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATIONS
B. ARCHIVE SERVERS
User interface that allows the desired functionality to occur
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATIONS
High performance personal computer, high- resolution, high brightness monitors
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATIONS
Holds and operates the study retrieval and study viewing software
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATIONS
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATIONS
The local PACS workstation is linked by (1) to the (2) and (3).
- standard networking
- PACS core
- archive
PACS core vs archive
PACS core: more on images
archive: more on textual info
File room of the PACS (online file room)
ARCHIVE SERVERS
ARCHIVE SERVERS are composed of a/n (1), (2), and a computer that controls the PACS workflow, known as a/n (3).
- database server or image manager
- short-term and long-term storage
- workflow manager
WIDS
Central part of the PACS and houses all of the historic data along with the current data being generated.
ARCHIVE SERVERS
Tool that most technologists and radiology administrators use for their daily activities.
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
Multiple vendor choices.
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
May be bundled with other HIS
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
Must be able to seamlessly receive ordering information from HIS.
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
Must allow radiology personnel to enter and alter orders.
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
RIS uses — as its core communication protocol.
Health Level 7 (HL7)
Pre-visit administration
Register request
Schedule examination
Pre-fetch information
Register patient arrival
ReSched PreReg
Register request
Secretary
Office
RIS
Schedule examination
Secretary
Office
RIS
Pre-fetch information
(automated)
(—)
PACS
Register patient arrival
Receptionist
Reception
RIS
Image generation / exam.
Pre-examination viewing
Generate images
Post-examination quality check
Register billing data
VG QBill
Pre-examination viewing
Radiologist, radiographer
Exam room, any
Modality WS, SCD-WS, any WS
Generate images
Radiologist, radiographer
Exam room
Modality
Post-examination quality check
Radiologist, radiographer
Exam room, reading room, any
Modality WS, SCD-WS, any WS
Register billing data
Radiographer
Exam room, any
RIS
Post-exam administration
Pre-load images
Archive images