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CIIP Study Guide

Detailed Learning Objectives

Attendees will understand the PACS VNA (Vendor Neutral Archive) architecture, how it fits into an enterprise and regional imaging strategy, to assess how a VNA solution can be used in their specific environment. They also will be able to interpret the VNA specifications, particularly the IHE integration statements to make sure it meets their hospital requirements. Lastly, they will know how to prepare for a VNA purchase using a checklist, and be ready for implementation based on lessons learned from recent installations.

Contents & Schedule

1. VNA introduction and background

• Enterprise imaging needs
• Image exchange needs and criteria
• PACS core components
• Different levels of a VNA
• Deconstructed PACS
• Internal interfaces (EMR, RIS)
• External interfaces (HIE, RHIO) using XDS

2. Workflow and data consistency considerations

• PACS or VNA, what comes first?
• PACS-VNA synchronization (IOCM)
• Tag morphing
• Routing and prefetching

3. IHE and purchasing requirements for a VNA

• IHE refresher
• XDS, PIX/PDQ
• IOCM and SWF/PIR
• How to read the IHE integration statements of the VNA
• How to buy a VNA (RFP checklist)
• Top ten things to consider

4. Lessons learned

• Define Enterprise Imaging - beyond radiology
• Challenges and Opportunities of an EI Strategy
• Leveraging the VNA - Enterprise Imaging Platform
• Radiology and IT - Collaboration and Opportunities
• Lessons learned

What Is Included

• Handouts of the slides
• PACS Fundamentals Electronic Textbook

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Specials

CIIP Study Guide - $120
HL7 Study Guide - $115

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