| Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems are a far | | | | these unique features: |
| superior method of documentation in radiology | | | | - Once the images (plain film) are uploaded, the film |
| services than conventional, paper-based systems. | | | | can be destroyed because the images are preserved |
| Computer-based technologies for radiology reporting | | | | in the digital record. |
| offer a number of practical advantages, including: | | | | - The system hardware (secure servers) is |
| · Better report turnaround time | | | | preserved from loss by operating in two data |
| · Collects and stores growing volumes | | | | centers that are located in different places |
| of clinical data | | | | No more missing reports or x-rays! The records are |
| · Results can be instantly | | | | maintained on a HIPAA compliant server for 7 years |
| communicated | | | | after which they are archived to disc. |
| · Creates and issues legible, | | | | Flow of Information: |
| well-organized radiology reports | | | | - The technician after conducting the xray scan will |
| · Maintains digital images | | | | upload the images directly to the patient record and |
| · Easy to track patient information like | | | | automatically forward it to the radiologist for reading. |
| records, reports and images | | | | - The radiologist will access the site and provide his |
| · Electronic exam processes reduces | | | | or her observations and findings on the patient |
| paper waste | | | | record which will get converted into a printable |
| · Enhanced diagnostic accuracy due to | | | | electronic report that will be permanently attached to |
| computer-based decision-support tools | | | | the patient record. |
| · Protects data against intrusion and | | | | - Once the report is posted (anywhere from 10 |
| loss | | | | minutes to 6 hours after the exposure is made), the |
| All this is accessible through the most comprehensive | | | | facility will have immediate access to the results |
| web-based service for radiology providers available | | | | on-line. |
| known as Radiology Services Online that offers | | | | This pioneering radiology study device addresses the |
| medical interpretational reporting on radiology | | | | distinctive needs of radiology clinics, while |
| examination. | | | | simultaneously meeting their office management and |
| The key features of this online tool include: | | | | billing software needs. It enables technologists, |
| Powerful search: A number of powerful search | | | | radiologists and administrative staff to improve their |
| options facilitate the immediate location of a patient's | | | | productivity by helping them work smarter and more |
| records by name, date, timeslot and more. | | | | efficiently. Better patient safety and faster |
| Role-based security: Individuals in the practice can be | | | | turnaround on patient diagnosis can never be |
| provided varying levels of access security within the | | | | compromised. Radiology Services Online effectively |
| system. | | | | addresses the need for rapid image access, timely |
| Accessibility: Any-time viewing of radiology images on | | | | information sharing and an overall streamlined |
| any PC equipped with Internet Explorer. | | | | workflow. |
| Additionally, clinical efficiency is improved due to | | | | |