Branstetter IV Barton F. (ed.) Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACS Professionals

Springer, 2010. — 444 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4419-0485-0Professionals (IIPs) have come to play an indispensable role in modern medicine, and the scope of this profession has grown far beyond the boundaries of the PACS. A successful IIP must not only understand the PACS itself, but also have knowledge of clinical workflow, a base in several medical specialties, and a solid IT capability regarding software interactions and networking. With the introduction of a certification test for the IIP position, a single source was needed to explain the fundamentals of imaging informatics and to demonstrate how those fundamentals are applied in everyday practice. describes the foundations of information technology and clinical image management, details typical daily operations, and discusses rarer complications and issues.Technology: Getting Started
Medical Imaging Modalities and Digital Images
Computers and Networking
Introduction to PACS
Modalities and Data Acquisition
Technology: The PACS Imaging Chain
Workflow Steps in Radiology
Standards and Interoperability
Viewing Images
Image Postprocessing and Volume Rendering
Image Distribution
Reporting and Dictation
Operations: Everyday PACS
Customer Relations
User Training
Quality Assurance for Medical Imaging
Data Storage and Disaster Recovery
Downtime Procedures and Departmental Policies
Operations: Infrastructure and Environment
Reading Room Design
Workflow Testing and Workflow Engineering
Policy Management and Regulatory Compliance
Billing and Coding
Strategy and Vision: Preparing for PACS
Economics of PACS and Related Systems
PACS Readiness
Choosing a Vendor
Acceptance Testing
Strategy and Vision: PACS Administration
Working with Vendors
Team Building and Project Management
Long-Range Planning