Canadian Healthcare Technology has published an exciting new article about the recent upgrade of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in the Northwest Territories. The upgraded system, provided by AGFA HealthCare, is revolutionizing the way diagnostic imaging services are delivered in the region.

The new AGFA HealthCare Enterprise Imaging (EI) Platform has transformed the sharing of medical images in the Northwest Territories, allowing for speedier transmission of images from remote communities to major healthcare facilities. This has significantly improved clinical access and continuity of care, particularly in emergency situations where speed-to-care is crucial.

The article highlights the many benefits of the new system, including improved clinical tools, increased storage capacity, better auditing features, and the ability to share images for clinical consultations. Additionally, the platform features a fully functional auxiliary system that provides business continuity and disaster recovery, providing 24×7 access to medical images in virtually any situation.

With the new system, clinicians in remote communities now have access to imaging performed anywhere else in the Northwest Territories, allowing for faster, more confident diagnoses and reducing the need for unnecessary long-distance travel for patients. Furthermore, specialists outside the Northwest Territories can use the enhanced capabilities of the system to confirm diagnoses and treatments, ultimately improving the overall patient care experience.

One of the radiologists who has experienced the improvements firsthand shared, “It’s definitely more intuitive to use and more customizable. For example, I’m able to highlight multiple studies in my list and once I finish reporting one study, the system immediately jumps to the next one, so it makes my workflow much faster.“

AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging platform is making a real difference in the way healthcare is delivered in the Northwest Territories. The enhanced capabilities of the system not only improve the delivery of patient care but also make it easier for patients to return to their rural communities sooner by providing readily available medical images, reports, and related patient data for patient follow-up or further consultation.

To read the full article and learn more about the impact of AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging in the Northwest Territories, visit Canadian Healthcare Technology.