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The PACS Consulting Process

Before making decisions on products it is important to understand the current client organization on a functional level. Functionally, PACS involves patient care, computer technology and organizational procedures. That is why its called integration rather then installation.

The first step towards PACS are facility interview(s) . The object of the first step is to access:

	Current Radiology Imaging volume
	Future plans for imaging growth
	Current state of technology
	Current hardware and networking components
	• Current application is place • Desire with regard to current system • Current systems and interface needs
	Perception of staff with regard to a future PACS system
	Desired features with regard to a future PACS system
	Special organizational needs with regard to PACS

Simply defined, the consulting process is designed to access the needs of the subject facility and its readiness to embark on the process. The facilities environment, personnel, financial status and motivation are all taken into account as important factors in the successful PACS / RIS implementation.

Following the information gathering stage, a formal proposal is provided including:

	Overview of current facility and review of procedural and system shortcomings
	Suggested PACS / RIS components
	Cost Benefit Analysis
	Implementation stages and timetables

Virtually all of PCCG's engagements are long term, even though the contract may have expired. We feel once you are an PCCG client, you remain an PCCG client for life. The "long-term client" approach is one that does not impede on current contracts (most simply ask a question or two on the phone periodically or request a day's time) and is another benefit that PCCG provides as a value-add for engaging our services.

Products Component List

PCCG provides evaluation, design, and systems implementation services on image management PACS and teleradiology systems including:

	Image Distribution Networks (inter and intranets, including Web-based solutions)
	Teleradiology Networks (multi-site, including remote primary diagnosis, over read, and on-call segments)
	Archive Systems and Subsystems
	Modality Clusters (Ultrasound mini-PACS, etc.)
	Computed and Digital Radiology systems
	Radiology Information Systems (RIS), including HIS/RIS interfaces

Services

Services are defined by customer needs and can include:

	Short- and long-range PACS systems planning (emphasizing phased component implementation)
	Equipment planning strategies
	Systems integrations strategies
	Network implementation strategies (department, hospital, and system-wide)
	Cost justification/cost modeling
	Systems evaluation (including network and systems integration)
	Other tasks defined or requested by the customer

How we work

PCCG typically works with our clients on a per-project, "soup to nuts," basis; starting with needs assessment, continuing with project management, and finishing with implementation.

These services can be, and often are, tailored to specifically meet the client's needs and budgets and include use of PCCG's services until the defined tasks are completed.

PC Consulting Group Inc
Phone: (305) 860-4449 Toll Free: (866) 279-6394 Fax:(305) 418-7433
E-Mail: INFO@PCCGroup.com