Service & training
PACS Integration for Imaging Departments
Integration of MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and other imaging modalities with PACS, radiology information systems and electronic health records, so images and reports are available across departments.
Integration scope
- MRI, CT and X-ray systems
- Fluoroscopy and mammography
- Ultrasound and other imaging devices
- Radiology information systems (RIS)
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- Vendor neutral archive (VNA) consulting
Ultravision connects imaging modalities to PACS for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres, and links PACS with radiology information systems and electronic health records. The work runs from site analysis and workflow mapping through DICOM node configuration, network set-up and data migration planning to user acceptance testing, staff training and ongoing support.
What the integration covers
Modality connectivity
DICOM nodes are configured so MRI, CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography and ultrasound systems send their images to PACS.
RIS and EHR integration
Links with radiology information systems and electronic health records keep patient data synchronised and reporting centralised.
Central image storage
Images and reports are stored centrally, so departments across the hospital or clinic network can open them.
Network and data migration
Network set-up for the integration, and a plan for migrating existing imaging data to the new system.
Secure data handling
Encrypted storage and secure transmission of patient data, with integration points set up to your institution’s security standards.
VNA consulting
Advice on vendor neutral archives, which store images for the long term without tying them to one vendor.
What integration changes for the department
Faster access to images
Images are available straight away in the emergency department, operating rooms and radiology, which speeds up diagnostic decisions.
Less manual work
Automated workflows and standardised data exchange reduce manual tasks, errors and the load on IT support.
Room to grow
New modalities or departments can be connected later without disrupting the systems already in use.
How an integration project runs
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Discovery and planning
Site analysis, workflow mapping and compatibility checks of the existing hardware and software.
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Implementation
DICOM nodes are configured, the network is set up and data migration is planned.
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User acceptance testing
Image routing and system functions are tested with end users.
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Training
Technicians, radiologists and IT staff are trained on the integrated system.
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Ongoing support
A service contract keeps the integration working after handover.
PACS Integration: questions
Which systems can Ultravision integrate with PACS?
Ultravision connects MRI, CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging devices to PACS, and integrates PACS with radiology information systems (RIS) and electronic health records (EHR) so patient data stays synchronised and reporting is centralised.
What does a PACS integration project involve?
A PACS integration starts with site analysis, workflow mapping and compatibility checks. Ultravision then configures DICOM nodes, sets up the network and plans data migration, tests image routing with end users and trains technicians, radiologists and IT staff on the new workflow.
What is a vendor neutral archive?
A vendor neutral archive (VNA) provides long-term storage of medical images that does not depend on any single vendor, which gives flexibility and secure access. Ultravision offers consulting on VNA solutions as part of its PACS integration services.
Is support available after the PACS integration goes live?
Yes. After handover, Ultravision supports PACS integrations under ongoing service contracts, which keep image routing and the connections to RIS and electronic health records performing as intended.
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Site checks, rigging, assembly, calibration and staff training for new and refurbished radiology systems.
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Maintenance, repair, calibration and upgrades for X-ray, CT, fluoroscopy and other radiology systems.
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Hands-on application training for clinical teams and technicians, tailored to each facility’s equipment.
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Calibration of imaging, monitoring and therapeutic equipment against reference standards, on site or at our depot.
Learn morePlanning a PACS integration?
Tell us which imaging systems and PACS you use and what you want to connect. We will reply with the next steps.