title: An overview of a picture archiving and communications system procurement.
abstract: The implementation and integration of a picture archiving and communications system (PACS) wil be one of the most significant initiatives a healthcare enterprise will undertake. Developing processes that establish the needs of the users, support strategic initiatives, and address risk management is not trivial. The development of a plan that provides the PACS selection committees with a step-by-step roadmap to seek and procure the PACS best suited to their workflow is a valuable tool. This report is a high-level overview of steps to consider when establishing the process to procure PACS.
authors.affiliation: St Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: vanEssen
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hough
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration