Application value of PACS virtual print server
- VernacularTitle:PACS虚拟打印服务器的应用价值
- Author:
Haiwei ZHOU
1
;
Jingang YAN
;
Heping WANG
;
Lei WANG
;
Benxiang HU
Author Information
1. 浙江省舟山医院放射诊断中心
- Keywords:
PACS;
Medical imaging;
Virtual printing;
Value
- From:
China Modern Doctor
2015;(21):116-119
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the application value of PACS virtual print server in optimizing the working procedure in the Department of Radiology, and expanding and extending the conventional function of PACS. Methods PACS vir-tual print server was established, original PACS system and imaging equipment were connected, and its economic and social benefits were observed. Results After the application of PACS virtual print server, the working process was im-proved. It provided convenience for the patients, and at the same time improved the working efficiency and service quality in the Department of Radiology, realizing the double achievements of economic benefits and social benefits. The saving rate of films reached up to 18%, and the saving rate of papers was around 6%. Diagnostic reports of X ray and CT in emergency were obtained within 30 min;reports of X ray were obtained within 1h for normal examination;reports of CT and MRI were obtained in the same day afternoon if the examination was in the morning, and were obtained the next day morning if the examination was in the afternoon. Conclusion The application of PACS virtual print server pro-vides new function and value for PACS by optimizing the working procedure in the Department of Radiology and achieving integrated printing with demand. It improves the service quality in the Department of Radiology and enhances patients and clinicians'satisfaction.
