Informatics (CTBC 10) Flashcards
PACS
Picture Archival & Communication System
PACS is the central hub for all image _______ & _______
Networking & Storage/Archiving
Parts of PACS system (4)
Tech work station
RAD reading station
Admin stations
Servers (archives)
DICOM
Digital Imaging & Communication in Medicine
Language of PACS
DICOM (digital imaging and communication in medicine)
Standardized language of all medical imaging equipment
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine)
In order for PACS to receive images, it must be in _______ format
DICOM
EMR
Standard medical/clinical data gathered in one providers office
EHR
Includes more comprehensive patient hx
Designed to contain/share info from all providers
Allows health records to move w/patient to providers, hospitals, nursing homes, other states
PACS organization architechtures (3)
Server-Based
Web-Based
Distribution
Server-Based PACS Architecture
Imaging System–>PACS Server–>Viewed on any PACS workstation
Web-Based PACS Architecture
Imaging System–>PACS Server–>Viewed through any internet-connected computer
Distribution PACS Architecture
Imaging System–>PACS server and PACS station–>Viewed on only one PACS station
For _______ PACS, images are sent directly to/interpreted from PACS servers
Server-Based
_______ PACS require dedicated PACS workstations
Server-Based
Opening any exam on any PACS workstation is an advantage of _______
Server-based PACS
Preventing double-reads (the 2nd radiologist is blocked from opening the exam) is an advantage of _______
Server-based PACS
Immediate access to all prior exams is an advantage of _______
Server-Based PACS
If the PACS server fails, the entire system fails and no images can be viewed on any workstation is a disadvantage of _______
Server-based PACS
A network becoming bogged down by massive amounts of data flow is a disadvantage of _______
Server-Based PACS
Web-based PACS are virtually identical to Server-Based, except…
Exams can be viewed from any computer with internet access
Advantage of Web-based PACS
Exams accessed from any computer with internet
For _______ PACS, images viewed on normal desktop monitors are non-diagnostic
Web-Based
_______ PACS speed is dependent on internet connection
Web-based
_______ PACS are rarely used in modern radiology depts
Distribution
_______ PACS send images to a single specific reading station
Distribution
If the main PACS server goes down, images can still be sent to individual reading stations is an advantage of
Distribution Architecture
In _______ PACS multiple copies of exams exist creating a natural back-up system
Distribution
A disadvantage of _______ is that in order to read exams from a different worklist, the RAD must move workstations
Distribution
A disadvantage of _______ PACS is that images must be sent to correct workstation in order to be ready promptly
Distribution
Encryption is required by HIPAA
False, it’s highly recommended
Keeping antivirus software updated and active on all devices containing ePHI
Using firewalls
Creating unique/difficult-to-remember passwords
Changing passwords frequently
…are all means of
Protection against hacking
HIPAA training of employees is required by law
True-Staff must be well-trained in HIPAA law and local policies/procedures
PHI may only be discussed with those who need to know such as (3)
Patient
Doctor(s)
Person(s) billing for the procedure/medication/related service
