NMMC Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Abstract

Most deliverables for this project period were met: *PACS equipment became fully operational at 13 primary care clinics in rural Mississippi (2 clinics are scheduled to be installed and operational in June 2007) and radiology staff at all 13 sites were thoroughly trained: (1) Measurement of efficiency of radiologists and primary care providers (PCPs) compared to baseline; (2) Measurement of satisfaction of PCPs compared to baseline; (3) Measurement of efficacy of PCPs providing the initial interpretation of radiological studies - prior to and after the implementation of PACS; (4) Plans to install revised ARSAM Systems Design Plan to address penetration issues identified during initial testing of PACS; and (5) Plans to perform another penetration test to assess resistance to intrusion and device compromise.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA503753

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  • Robert C. Becker

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