The difference in planning a simple, single-site PACS and a complex, multisite, wide area PACS is more than just one of scale. "There is a major difference between a vertical (single-site) PACS and a horizontal (multisite) PACS implementation," said
The difference in planning a simple, single-site PACS and a complex, multisite, wide area PACS is more than just one of scale.
"There is a major difference between a vertical (single-site) PACS and a horizontal (multisite) PACS implementation," said Gary Reed, president of Integration Resources in Lebanon, NJ.
In a multisite PACS, resources are spread out and not necessarily centralized in one hospital. Because more detail in planning and training is therefore necessary, the formation of a well-organized PACS committee is essential.
Reed cites several factors to consider when planning a multisite PACS:
In-house support capabilities must also be assessed.
"If the technical support is not sufficient, then either hire additional personal or outsource services," Reed said.
It is also important to devise a well-defined set of functional specifications. The vendor must guarantee attaining these specifications.
"One of the key benefits to a multicenter PACS is the ability to perform workload balancing and subspecialty reading," Reed said. "This requires some very specific workflow capabilities not found in a vertical hospital system."
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