When I meet with hospitals that are considering consolidating PACS archives into a single VNA, they’re usually looking to do so for one of two reasons (or both if they fit). First is the simple financial motivation to reduce the cost and complexity of managing multiple, disparate archives. The second reason is clinical and their desire to give access to patient data across departments. For example, allowing the cardiology department with a first-time patient to see previous studies done by the radiology department, like a 2-view chest CR.
If you’re considering PACS archive consolidation, here are a few things to think about as you get started that can help you architect the right solution for your organization.
If you’re considering PACS archive consolidation, here are a few things to think about as you get started that can help you architect the right solution for your organization.