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Transition to Filmless
MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) treats nearly 350 patients per
day on six of their treatment machines. When deciding to
transition to a filmless facility MDACC embraced IMPAC’s image
management system teamed with the new Kodak ACR-2000i, computed
radiography system. By installing the Kodak units and
implementing IMPAC to manage digital images MDACC is able to
utilize cost-effective digital image review as well as efficient
integration of images into the IMPAC electronic medical record (EMR).
Charles Washington, administrative clinical director, notes that
this type of practical innovation is necessary in a center such
as MDACC and the benefits were “immediately realized.”
Increased Productivity
The Kodak ACR-2000i is faster and more efficient than
conventional port films, and more cost-effective than electronic
portal imagers. IMPAC automatically imports the CRs where they
are managed as an integral part of the patient’s EMR. Because
IMPAC stores the digital images in one place, multiple users
from various stations have access to view images simultaneously.
And IMPAC facilitates image review, eliminating the time spent
searching for simulation and port films. The adage “time is
money” is especially true in a busy radiation therapy
department; less time wasted tracking down films translates into
increased productivity, which translates into improved patient
care.
Impressive Results
All of MDACC’s clinical service groups have embraced IMPAC,
making for a very successful transition to filmless technology.
Erdal Sipahi, information systems manager stated, “In order to
have a successful implementation, you have to have the support
of the caregivers themselves. Our staff is very excited about
the technology and the changes being made because they see the
value in it.” For such a large department to succeed in
implementing IMPAC’s filmless technology bodes well for the
product. It is the “acid test,” and the results are impressive! |
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Mr. Erdal Sipahi views an image at the Lumisys station before
exporting to ViewStation.
Mr. Charles Washington demonstrates the image retrieval process. |
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