title: Radiology goes filmless.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Long turnaround time for radiology reports, unacceptable percentage of misplaced films.
  
  
  METHODS
  Installation of hospitalwide PACS, implementation of voice recognition dictation system, upgrade of RIS.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Rapid and significant improvement in reporting times, virtual elimination of misplaced films, integration of radiology services throughout the enterprise.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Detailed financial model and needs assessment, commitment by management and staff, well-planned implementation, choice of vendor that provides total solution and support.
authors.affiliation: Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006786:Hospitals, Urban / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009519:New York City; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000191:economics; D014962:X-Ray Film / Q000191:economics