A Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) was proposed to address delays and inefficiencies in the existing manual film-based medical imaging process. PACS would allow digital medical images to be instantly accessible across the hospital from any computer, eliminating the need to physically transport films. This would speed diagnosis and patient management by allowing physicians to instantly re-visit images without assistance. The proposal outlined a 3-phase implementation plan from 2015-2016 to integrate PACS with existing radiology equipment, add ultrasound capabilities, and develop a communication system. PACS was expected to improve workflow efficiency, save costs, and provide timely care through more efficient image access and review.

1. Picture Archiving and
Communication System(PACS)

2. Why It is required
The existing process of viewing images was highly dependent on its
manual transport. The process was quite lengthy, taking more than 06
hours, on an average to be reviewed and report. This caused;
 Delayed Diagnosis
 Delayed Patient Management
We cannot save films for longer period,
These images are not accessible across the hospital, physician cannot
revisit the images unless it is printed again even if it is required for study
purpose. And this requires additional dependency on radiographer to
facilitate the physician everytime.

3. Where we can Improve
 On computer desk, physician can re-visit the images on the desk without
radiographer dependency.
 Transportation of film is taking long time… it can be deduced completely.
 Similar facility should be extended at Outpatient clinics

4. What is PACS
 Its consists of three modules
 Archiving System – To Archive the films
 OM Communication System – To provide worklist on modalities for radiographers.
 Web based viewer – To view the images on user desktops

5. Project Implementation Plan
 In 2014 Q4, we completed our testing and analyzing phase.
 Phase I- Integration with CR/Xrays – Q1 2015
 Phase ii- Integration with Ultrasound –Q1 2015
 Phase iii- Integration with communication system

6. Distinctive Features
 No license cost
 Full integration with all type of modalities(CR/UL/MRI etc)
 Easily accessible at all user workstations.

7. Implementation Model
PACS-A PACS-B
AKSECPACS
PACS-A PACS-B
AKHDC-GARDEN AKHDC-KHARADAR
1TB
VOLUME
1TB
VOLUME
Connection
Interface
USER
USER
USER
USER

8. Modality / RIS Integration
PACS-A PACS-B
ULTRASOUND
CR SYSTEM
GIGALINK
RIS

9. Expected Outcomes
 Efficient Workflow
 Cost Saving
 Timely Patient Diagnosis
 Timely Patient Management
 Increased Customer Satisfaction

10. Thank you!
 Your questions are welcomed