Relied on by the world s radiology departments IMPAX 6: Digital Image and Information Management
IMPAX for Breast Imaging met every key criteria for success that we established. The team from Agfa HealthCare was knowledgeable about the pain points in our imaging workflow, and they were committed to implementing a solution in a partnership with us. Their dedication to the project weighed in their favor as much as the strength of the IMPAX technology. DR. ALICE RIM, Section Head of Breast Imaging, Vice Chairman Cleveland Clinic s Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA The IMPAX 6 system is complete. The quality of the images associated with the rapid transmission of data and numerous tools facilitate our routine. I call IMPAX 6 a facilitator of reports. DR. VIVIAN MILANI, Radiologist - Mammography, FIDI - Fundação Instituto de Pesquisa e Estudo de Diagnóstico por Imagem, Brazil Radiology trusts IMPAX With more than 2,000 successful installations in more than 100 countries and 20 years of PACS leadership, IMPAX sets the standard for fully integrated radiology image and data management. 01
Facilitation of faster image interpretation goes together with easy access to prior examinations of the patients. I d say that IMPAX has already become an essential tool for us. DR. PHILIPPE MAMAN, Radiologist, Louis Giorgi Hospital, Orange, France Thanks to IMPAX, we can take care of a greater number of patients far more cost effectively by using highly efficient digital methods. DR. MAURIZIA DEL MASCHIO, Chief of Conventional and Digital Radiology Unit, San Raffaele University Hospital (HSR), Milan Italy I m very happy with the solution. My colleagues and I wonder now how we did our reports before IMPAX and speech recognition. DR. JAGDISH MODHE, Head of the Imaging Department, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India Before IMPAX, the radiology department was working in the past. Now, we handle three times the patient volume and everything is in good order. DR. SHUCHENG HUA, Vice President & Director, Radiology Department, Jilin University Norman Bethune First Hospital, Changchun, People s Republic of China Using teleradiology reporting has reduced the report turnaround times to 24 hours or less and in urgent cases specialist opinion can be sought instantly. DR. LAWRENCE SIM, Director of the Radiology Informatics Support Unit, Queensland Health, Queensland, Australia 02
IMPAX 6. Integrated solutions for digital image and information management. As Agfa HealthCare s image and information management platform for radiology, IMPAX delivers integrated solutions that help to improve workflow across the multiple stages of patient care. 03
IMPAX 6 offers broad radiology solutions from scheduling through to image management and productivity tools. All are based upon proven best practices from worldwide installations. IMPAX Scheduling provides health facilities with a real time enterprise scheduling tool that can manage appointments and resources for any imaging department anywhere via a convenient web-based user interface. IMPAX Kiosk enables patients to self-register and check in upon arrival. IMPAX RIS offers end-to-end radiology operations management helping to boost efficiency and productivity. IMPAX Results Distribution, powered by XERO technology, allows reports and images to be securely transmitted to relevant stakeholders such as clinicians and referring physicians. IMPAX PACS delivers information, images and applications efficiently within powerful workflows resulting in improved reporting and results distribution. IMPAX Reporting provides a comprehensive interpretation and reporting workflow embedded in the IMPAX PACS, even when integrating with a thirdparty RIS, helping to decrease turnaround time while reducing or eliminating transcription costs. IMPAX Business Intelligence measures and monitors Key Performance Indicators providing real-time reports and dashboards, as well as historical reports, to transform data into actionable insight to enable more efficient operations. IMPAX GRIP provides both 24x7 remote monitoring of Agfa HealthCare systems to help prevent issues before they occur and a range of standard and tailored reports to assist with business productivity improvements. IMPAX Diagnostic and Clinical Applications enable radiologists and clinicians to access specialty imaging tools for diverse sets of examinations from a single workstation. Users enjoy the familiar IMPAX interface along with a high level of automation and advanced visualization tools specific to their imaging specialty. These include: IMPAX for Breast Imaging IMPAX for 3D (cross-sectional) Image Analysis IMPAX for PET-CT viewing IMPAX for Virtual Colonoscopy* IMPAX for Nuclear Medicine offers a broad range of specialty-specific tools and applications including those for viewing and processing nuclear medicine images. From ordering, scheduling multi-day appointments and connecting with a hotlab system, IMPAX for Nuclear Medicine helps to fully automate department workflow and the sharing of relevant patient data and images between departments. IMPAX for Orthopaedics provides a complete digital working environment for orthopaedic surgeons, from image acquisition to integrated pre-surgical planning tools and storage and distribution of results through direct access to IMPAX. It includes a library of more than 450,000 templates from over 90 different implant manufacturers and the necessary tools to assist orthopaedic surgeons in making informed decisions. IMPAX for Cardiology/CVIS offers an integrated digital solution for managing, viewing, reporting and sharing cardiovascular images and information from multiple modalities. IMPAX for Cardiology allows clinicians to quickly access each patient s radiology and cardiovascular file to provide a more comprehensive and complete view of the patient. 04
IMPAX 6 delivers IMPAX 6 connects users with the images and information they need for effective and informed healthcare delivery. A COMPLETE SOLUTION From patient self check-in to results distribution, IMPAX offers a complete radiology solution for images and data. AN INTEGRATED PATIENT VIEW IMPAX assembles relevant information from information systems, integrating them at the desktop. One single RIS/PACS integrated platform covering several departments Only one log-on required for RIS, PACS, Speech, Reporting or Clinical Applications All relevant information is automatically available, saving time and reducing errors Easy, synchronized access to RIS and PACS information and functionality DESIGNED WITH THE USER IN MIND A persona-based design increases productivity by allowing workflows and presentation to be customized to match the specific preferences of different types of users, including radiologists, technologists, administrators, clinicians and IT. HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE IMPAX interfaces are highly customizable and easily adjustable (for display scripting, security, etc.) through Agfa HealthCare s professional services, making the system as unique as your facility. VIEW IMAGES FROM ANYWHERE Clinicians can access the images they need, from any location, through a web interface. Clinical Relevance IMPAX creates context expansion at both patient and study level in the following ways: EASE OF INTEGRATION IMPAX is fully standards-based (IHE, HL7 and DICOM) for smooth integration into existing standards-based healthcare systems. SEAMLESS & SCALABLE EPR INTEGRATIONS From bi-directional desktop integrations with third party RIS to EPR-driven integrations using the IMPAX EPR desktop viewer or IMPAX Results Distribution powered by XERO technology, IMPAX offers multiple solutions for scalable EPR integration. A PROVEN, SCALABLE, GLOBAL SOLUTION IMPAX has a proven track record with a system architecture that is scalable and successfully proven in facilities of all sizes, including large scale systems worldwide. One of the most significant benefits of IMPAX is that it has allowed us to significantly decrease our turnaround time. Now the study is immediately available to the radiologist, who can instantly read it, dictate a report with voice recognition and, with the click of a button, it is available system-wide. Sometimes we re reporting cases before the emergency doctors even know that the study has been done. DR. FABIANO TAUCER, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, Hôpital Montfort, Ottawa, Canada 05
13-Hospital Network Chooses IMPAX 6 The Capital Region of Denmark is the eastern most administrative region and a 13-hospital regional healthcare provider that services 1.7 million residents, performing 1.5 million diagnostic imaging examinations each year. They chose Agfa HealthCare to consolidate their 6 distinct RIS/PACS environments into one streamlined system to improve information sharing and regional diagnostic efficiencies. The new IMPAX solution makes diagnostic information fluidly available to regional personnel and delivers a flexible, cross-regional workflow that is not limited by departmental boundaries. IMPAX. Part of our 360 vision for image management Agfa HealthCare believes combining clinical images with relevant patient data provides greater insight for improved delivery of patient care. From acquisition through management, sharing, publishing, storing, distributing, managing, archiving and more, Agfa HealthCare delivers with proven technology and worldwide expertise. This fuels a more comprehensive 360 degree view of patient health that empowers informed decisions at the point of care. IMPAX is a key part of our vision for a highly integrated healthcare record across the healthcare continuum. And we are bringing that reality to life every day, around the world. 06
Insight. Delivered. Agfa HealthCare is a global leader in the fast growing market of integrated IT and imaging systems, offering healthcare facilities a seamless flow of information and a 360 view of patient care. The company has a unique, holistic approach, enabling it to provide in-depth clinical know-how and fully integrated hospital-wide solutions. These specialized solutions integrate IT and imaging systems for Radiology, Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Orthopaedics. Agfa HealthCare s enterprisewide IT platform integrates all administrative and clinical data within a healthcare facility and is designed to match the workflow of specific types of healthcare professionals. www.agfahealthcare.com Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium, or its affiliates. IMPAX is a trademark of Agfa HealthCare N.V., Belgium or its affiliates. All other trademarks are held by their respective owners and are used in an editorial fashion with no intention of infringement. The data in this publication are for illustration purposes only and do not necessarily represent standards or specifications, which must be met by Agfa HealthCare. All information contained herein is intended for guidance purposes only, and characteristics of the products and services described in this publication can be changed at any time without notice. Products and services may not be available for your local area. Please contact your local sales representative for availability information. Agfa HealthCare diligently strives to provide as accurate information as possible, but shall not be responsible for any typographical error. 2012 Agfa HealthCare N.V. All rights reserved Published by Agfa HealthCare N.V. B-2640 Mortsel Belgium EZPPL GB 00201211 * Note: IMPAX for Virtual Colonoscopy is not available in the U.S.