Radiology goes filmless.
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.
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Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst, N.Y., USA.
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