title: The application of the Six Sigma program for the quality management of the PACS.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Kyunghee University Medical College, Kyunghee University Hospital, Hoikidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, South Korea. kangjino@khmc.or.kr
authors.forename: Jin Oh
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Myoung Ho
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Seong Eon
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Jae Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.forename: Mi Jin
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: 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*