If you have spent time in the healthcare
industry, you can attest to the ever-evolving landscape and the challenges that
come with that. Radiologists know this better than just about anyone. The
antidote is increasingly adopting interoperability solutions.
EHR
Your imaging infrastructure needs to account for interoperability advancements
to ensure a more efficient, smooth and seamless workflow with EHR (electronic
health records), and this includes communication solutions.
With an EHR-driven workflow, you can improve your examination ordering and reading
priority. Information available to radiologists during the examination is made
more efficient, reducing the time radiologists spend on otherwise unimportant
minutia.
VNA
Vendor neutral archiving (VNA) is another area that deserves much of your
attention. Even the most efficient PACS aren’t going to be able to go with the
flow without the advantages you gain with VNA. From sharing your images with
other departments and other facilities, to viewing images remotely away from
your dedicated viewer, VNA offers a host of solutions that prove crucial in
today’s radiology departments.
True VNA services will store the complete suite of DICOM SOP classes, including
presentation states and key image notes, giving radiologists more insights into
their daily tasks. Furthermore, true VNA technology will handle ADT updates to
image files stored in the archive and store all objects in a non-proprietary
format.
Cloud Storage
If there was ever trepidation about storing data in the cloud, radiologists
are now leaving all fears behind, especially those who are preparing for an
influx of storage needs as image files grow larger and more abundant. Cloud
storage isn’t just about having a safe place to store images – it’s
become a tool for data exchange.
When you partner with the right cloud-based storage vendor, you gain the
ability to access and share images as you need. Consolidating imaging into a
cloud solution and integrating that into your workflow will provide more
interoperability.
Choosing a Vendor
At OffSite Image Management, we work with many customers to provide
interoperability solutions that improve workflow, ease the stress on IT, reduce
burnout among radiologists and control what many perceive as an ever-scaling
cost issue.
One of our offerings, TeleRad 360, is a premier cloud-based teleradiology
solution that offers integrated RIS, imaging worklist management, voice
recognition, report distribution, cloud diagnostic viewing and complete
mobility. For rural, critical care hospitals and specialty hospitals, surgery
and orthopedic centers and urgent care facilities, we offer solutions that are
customized to fit your specific needs.
All you have to do is produce radiology exams and enjoy our services. There is
no more maintaining, updating or upgrading on your end – we take care of all of
it. Contact us and let’s get started
on improving your interoperability.
