Search Tag: Workflow

Executive Health Management

Lean-six-sigma-eliminating-wasteful-practices-for-improved-efficiency

2015 04 Feb

Hospitals emergency departments are seldom praised for short wait times, adequate bed capacity and stress-free employees. Those things may be unattainable goals in public hospitals, but a new study from university researchers in Melbourne, Australia indicates that healthcare organisations can learn from a management style that works in other contexts....Read more

IMAGING Management

Rnsa-2014-agfa-healthcare-shows-latest-xero-viewer

2014 10 Nov

Updated enterprise imaging XERO Viewer's new functionalities support the “continuum of care, anytime, anywhere” •    Access the patients’ extensive imaging record in a single zero download application. •    New functionalities support greater collaboration and clinical depth. •    New patient-centric view. •    ‘Full Fidelity View' enables physiRead more

IMAGING Management

Innovative-assignment-engine-launched-by-intelerad

2014 10 Oct

New module automates case assignment across the enterprise and prioritises cases within radiologists’ worklists Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in medical imaging PACS, RIS and workflow solutions, has announced the launch of their Assignment Engine module, which automatically assigns pending cases from across the enterprise to the most suitable...Read more

IMAGING Management

First-uk-hospital-implements-latest-siemens-pet-ct-technology

2014 09 Oct

Castle Hill Hospital, part of Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, has recently opened The Jack Brignall Scanning Centre. The facility is the first in the UK to be fitted with a Biograph mCT Flow EdgeTM PET·CT system from Siemens Healthcare which has been funded by Hull-based charity, The Daisy Appeal. Opened by former Secretary of State for...Read more

IMAGING Management

Blackford-analysis-unveils-workflow-server

2014 02 Oct

PACS and other viewers can now be rapidly enhanced with automatic registration without requiring major integration. Blackford Analysis, a provider of software products that accelerate comparison of medical images, has announced the availability of Blackford Workflow Server, a standalone pre-processing server that provides informatics vendors with the...Read more

Lab Management

Aptio-automation-solution-improves-workflow-at-major-cuh-hospital

2014 25 Sep

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), has recently installed the Aptio™ Automation solution from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. It is providing a fully automated process for analysing all core chemistry and immunoassay work, with the intention of completing the full blood sciences track with the...Read more

IT Management

Agfa-healthcare-icis-vna-for-two-major-dutch-academic-hospitals

2014 18 Jul

Enterprise imaging solution, ICIS, will connect departments across the Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, with expansion to the Amsterdam Academisch Medisch Centrum in the near future.     VNA features a workflow engine and updated universal viewer that indexes medical images as part of the medical record. ICIS enterprise imaging solution...Read more

IT Management

Dutch-hospitals-selects-sectra-as-regional-it-solution-partner

2014 04 Jul

The Dutch healthcare group Zorggroep Leveste Middenveld, the result of the merger between Scheper Hospital Emmen and Bethesda Hospital Hoogeveen, has selected Sectra as their IT and medical technology partner. The long-term contract with Sectra’s includes a regional IT solution for managing medical images and patient information. The solution will...Read more

IMAGING Management

Agfa-healthcare-s-impax-ris-pacs-selected-by-belgian-hospital

2014 04 Jul

Integrated solution will unify images, data, and reporting workflows across all imaging departments and beyond.    Agreement includes IMPAX RIS/PACS/Reporting, Clinical Applications, ICIS View, ICIS VNA and IMPAX BI. Agfa HealthCare will manage all hardware and software. The solution will allow the hospital to grow towards the latest,...Read more

IMAGING Management

Innovative-toshiba-mr-software-enhances-exams

2014 03 Jul

New Automated Tools for Vantage Titan 1.5T and 3T MR Customers with M-Power Enhance Productivity To ensure healthcare providers have access to the most advanced technology for efficient exams, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces its newest M-Power software version for the Vantage Titan 1.5T MR system and a new software version for its...Read more

IMAGING Management

Agfa-healthcare-real-time-medical-global-agreement-signed

2014 26 Jun

Alliance will help hospitals to better manage radiology resources, improve clinical productivity and streamline diagnostic imaging workflow management. Adding RTM functionality to Agfa HealthCare’s IMPAX solution will enable organisations to manage and balance their radiologists workload automatically. IMPAX EPS increases productivity of your radiology...Read more

IT Management

Toshiba-s-innovation-industry-s-only-scalable-premium-ct-solution

2014 03 Jun

Unmatched Flexibility and Clinical Capabilities Designed for the New Healthcare Environment Leading healthcare providers now have a scalable top-tier CT solution with the launch of Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Aquilion ONE Family. As healthcare providers strive for more efficient, accurate and safe patient care, the Aquilion ONE...Read more

Executive Health Management

Study-sbar-tool-improves-team-communication

2014 03 Jun

A team of Canadian researchers investigating the use of a communication tool within an acute healthcare organisation reports that dialogues improved among staff and between staff, patients and their families. Communication was evaluated before and after implementation of the tool, with participants self-reporting their levels of satisfaction. Leadership...Read more

IMAGING Management

St-thomas-hospital-boosts-ercp-with-siemens-artis-zee-mp-system

2014 20 May

St Thomas’ Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has installed an Artis zeeTM Multi-purpose (MP) system from Siemens Healthcare into its new state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit. The interventional imaging system is the first in the UK to be installed with a large 56-inch full colour screen. During the installation, Siemens worked...Read more

ICU Management

Telemedicine-guidelines-to-address-icu-and-patient-safety

2014 15 May

Telemedicine still surrounded by confusion, industry organisations aim to clarify matters The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the American Telemedicine Association have drafted policies and guidelines aimed at clarifying the confusion which currently surrounds telemedicine. This demonstrates the challenge many healthcare providers...Read more

IT Management

Conhit-2014-synopsis-focus-on-patients-and-processes

2014 08 May

An interview with congress Gold Partner Agfa HealthCare GmbH: Michael Strüter, Managing Director Hospital information systems are a huge toolbox offering many functions. But what if users are unable to find the tools they need? Michael Strüter, managing director Agfa HealthCare GmbH and head of Sales IT and Imaging DACH, explains why it is time...Read more

IT Management

Conhit-2014-networking-data-and-sharing-knowledge-with-siemens-solutions

2014 06 May

i.s.h.med medication solution package supports path toward digital charts New Soarian module for efficient processes in intensive care Unified Information Management bundles and distributes data At conhIT 2014 in Berlin, Siemens Healthcare presents products and solutions that help to network health data and provide interdisciplinary...Read more

Executive Health Management

New-beckman-coulter-workcell-solution-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-use

2014 11 Apr

Scalable and customized hematology workcells help move labs forward by streamlining workflow with first pass results accuracy Capitalising on the advanced technologies behind Beckman Coulter Diagnostics’ DxH 800 and DxH Slidemaker Stainer cellular analysis systems, the company has released the new UniCel DxH connected Workcell solution for in...Read more

IMAGING Management

Fda-approval-for-carestream-s-new-bone-suppression-software

2014 04 Apr

Company’s Latest Imaging Software Offers IHE Dose Reporting Capabilities, Image Quality and Productivity Enhancements for CR, DR Systems Carestream’s latest image acquisition software that includes innovative features for its portable and room-based CR and DR systems is now commercially available worldwide.  The software’s optional bone...Read more

IT Management

Wohit-2014-diamond-sponsor-agfa-healthcare-offers-360deg-view-of-the-patient

2014 03 Apr

Company will showcase how health IT can meet today’s quality/price and regional healthcare needs, supported by European and Middle Eastern customers Agfa HealthCare will demonstrate how its products deliver solutions for both regional care and enterprise acute care  Agfa HealthCare is a committed healthcare IT provider, with proven IT...Read more

IMAGING Management

Intelerad-announces-uk-expansion-with-april-tour

2014 02 Apr

Series of UK events will include live customer testimonials and product demonstrations What: Intelerad UK events, featuring product demos and customer testimonials When: April 23, 24, 25, 28 Where: Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, London Info: www.intelerad.co.uk/tour Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in medical imaging...Read more

IT Management

Major-healthcare-it-contract-awarded-to-siemens

2014 31 Mar

Two Dutch university hospitals awarded €50 million contract  One of the largest Healthcare IT contracts to date for Siemens Siemens’ Healthcare Sector has won contracts from two Dutch university hospitals, the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam (Erasmus MC) and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), to supply, implement,...Read more

ICU Management

Isicem-2014-imdsoft-presents-unique-icu-data-management-capabilities

2014 14 Mar

The MetaVision clinical information system will be featured at the 34th ISICEM in Brussels, Belgium iMDsoft ® is committed to providing clinical information systems that ensure the best possible intensive care. MetaVision® for critical care is built to deliver results in areas of the hospital with the highest cost, morbidity, mortality and revenue....Read more

IMAGING Management

Dutch-hospital-chooses-sectra-s-radiology-it-solution

2014 07 Mar

More and more Dutch hospitals are choosing the medical imaging IT company Sectra, as their regional IT partner and consequently, Sectra’s market share is growing in the Netherlands. One of the new customers is IJsselland Hospital in Capelle aan den Ijssel, a member of the large Zorgservice XL hospital group, which recently signed a five-year agreement....Read more

IMAGING Management

Ecr-2014-philips-drives-digital-imaging-innovations

2014 07 Mar

New integrated radiology solutions designed to deliver economic value, increase clinical performance Royal Philips will demonstrate advanced image quality, visualisation and clinical decision support at this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria.  Building on more than 20 years of digital imaging experience, the company...Read more

IMAGING Management

Belgian-neonatal-icu-selects-agfa-healthcare-s-mobile-wireless-dr-solution

2014 06 Mar

DX-D 100 DR was selected for its excellent MUSICA image quality and user friendly workflow    Solution offers excellent image quality, flexible handling and fast imaging that can be validated immediately. Technical requirements for UZ Leuven included a high quality detector that can fit into an incubator X-ray tray, correct collimation...Read more

IMAGING Management

Fda-clearance-given-to-siemens-ysio-max-digital-radiography-system

2014 28 Feb

Next-generation DR system helps optimise clinical workflow across multiple systems with new detectors and software enhancements Siemens Healthcare has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted 510(k) clearance to the Ysio Max, an innovative new digital radiography (DR) system offering Multiple Advances in X-ray...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ecr-2014-agfa-healthcare-releases-next-generation-of-musica

2014 28 Feb

Latest improvements provide even more detail in images and confident, comfortable reading   Fully automatic and exam-independent, MUSICA provides consistently high image quality across CR and DR solutions. Enhancements include no need to adjust window level and a balanced presentation of different tissue structures for comfortable reading. MUSICA...Read more

IT Management

Himss-2014-agfa-healthcare-and-dell-collaborate-to-image-enable-the-ehr

2014 27 Feb

Dell DRIVE Plus integrates Agfa HealthCare's ICIS enterprise imaging solution to consolidate the full scope of patient data in one easy view   Collaboration advances the "Evolution of Visual Healthcare" by uniting Dell's Unified Clinical Archive (UCA) solution with Agfa HealthCare's ICIS platform to create a comprehensive image-enabled EHR ...Read more

IT Management

Five-belgian-hospitals-install-agfa-healthcare-impax-solutions

2014 25 Feb

Upgrades, extensions and new systems offer wide-ranging hospitals workflow optimisations Agreements demonstrate strength of Agfa HealthCare’s customer relationships in Belgian hospitals.  IMPAX solutions and functionalities help hospitals to improve productivity and communication in radiology, nuclear medicine, cardiology and beyond. ...Read more