The application of the Six Sigma program for the quality management of the PACS.
OBJECTIVE
We implemented a Six Sigma-based quality management program for the PACS to improve the quality of and lessen the necessary resources for its management.


CONCLUSIONS
With the Six Sigma-based PACS quality management program, we were able to reduce resource requirements while maintaining quality.
Kang
Jin Oh
JO
Department of Radiation Oncology, Kyunghee University Medical College, Kyunghee University Hospital, Hoikidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, South Korea. kangjino@khmc.or.kr
Kim
Myoung Ho
MH
Hong
Seong Eon
SE
Jung
Jae Ho
JH
Song
Mi Jin
MJ
D003625:Data Collection; D007723:Korea; D017146:Models, Organizational; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D018511:Systems Integration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*