EMR-Based Treatment
Verification
While many equipment manufacturers’ provide a verification
system as an accessory to a treatment device, IMPAC provides
verification capability as an extension of the image-enabled
electronic medical record (EMR). The result is a single, central
EMR that provides independent verification, automatic setup,
accurate delivery, and thorough documentation of all treatment
modalities, regardless of equipment make or manufacturer. EMR
based verification provides a consistent treatment workflow and
staff security across multiple treatment devices, reducing staff
training and system maintenance.
Vendor Independence
Rather than developing a custom interface for each individual
device, IMPAC pioneered the concept of a ‘virtual’ interface’
designed to address a class of devices thereby enabling the
rapid development of interfaces to new devices and the simple
refinement of existing interfaces to support new device
functionality. Today IMPAC supports more machines/features than
any other vendor in the industry, and continues to be a key
driver in the quest for industry standards. And while the IMPAC
EMR conforms to the capabilities of individual machines, IMPAC
users still benefit from a consistent user interface for
treatment verification and charting.
Treatment Definition, Setup & Verification
With the ability to accept treatment planning data and images
from any DICOM-RT compliant system, IMPAC provides a fast and
accurate means of defining treatments. Once the treatment plan
is completed, IMPAC’s EMR includes template-based care plans
that help automate the generation of complex treatment
prescriptions and customizable treatment calendars to drive
machine set-up, verify machine parameters, and record actual
treatments; while, integral quality assurance and patient
positioning tools support pre- and post-treatment review and
analysis.
Open Device Connectivity
IMPAC’s commitment to open systems means that your center can
select best-of-breed planning and treatment solutions, and your
radiation oncologists can still access a single system to
perform virtual simulation, evaluate treatment plans, define
prescriptions, and review portal images, as well as complete the
other countless tasks that are essential to quality care.
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IMPAC allows cancer centers to select best-of-breed
planning and treatment solutions, yet still benefit
from a single, complete EMR for ensuring quality of
care throughout the therapy process.
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