Session Chair:James T. Whitfill, MD
Scottsdale Medical Imaging
Session Description:
Imaging centers increasingly work to provide the same experience with
digital images as large institutions. However there are unique
challenges that exist within these environments. We will share our
experience with workflow, IT infrastructure and peer support to provide
examples of how these challenges can be met.
Participants:
PACS Workflow within the Imaging Center James T. Whitfill, MD
Scottsdale Medical Imaging
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the similarities and differences with PACS workflow
within the Imaging Center environment.
2. Identify creative solutions for PACS workflow within an Imaging
Center.
IT Infrastructure within an Imaging Center Environment Arne Meis
Jefferson Radiology
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the challenges of implementing a robust IT
infrastructure with limited resources and a wide geographic environment.
2. Understand the difference between Radiology and IT relationships
compared to a multi specialty or hospital environment.
Avoiding the Imaging Center Island: Creating a Local Peer Support
Network Victoria D. Myers,
BS, RT(R), CIIP
Scottsdale Healthcare
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an appreciation for the importance of peer relationships in the
Imaging Center environment.
2. Formulate a strategy for organizing a local user group.
3. Identify user group discussion topics, the tools for
establishing communication, and creating a meeting plan.
4. Recognize the benefit of sharing experiences and information between
different organizational models.
