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1.1 Definition of Vision,
Mission, Goals and
Objectives
OTHER HOSPITAL INFORMATION
1.2 Comparison of Vision
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1.3 Purpose and Inclusion
of Vision and Mission
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 CARDIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIS)

The cardiology information system (CIS) is mainly focused on the storage and
retrieval of cardiology-centric images. This system usually receives an order with patient
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demographics
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from of
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School modalities, they are profiled based on the order and stored for further
distribution,
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1.1 Definition of Vision,
Mission, Goals and
Objectives The information used by cardiologists for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
1.2varies from
Comparison personal notes (history, physical examination), to signals (electrocardiograms),
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1.3images
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procedures. All these types of information can currently be provided in digital format, and the
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system
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systems are limited
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by their storage capabilities and do not include post-processing functions.
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 Evolution of CIS

Decades ago, the requirements for an electronic medical information system were
restricted by the availability of equipment. A good database schema combined with a
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functional
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systems
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considered
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1.1 Definition of Vision,
Mission, Goals and
Objectives In the 1980s, modular systems, which emphasized the use of real-time applications
1.2and mini ofcomputers
Comparison Vision became the trend (Turney & Kohls, 1997). Over the years, the trend for
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1.3smaller
Purpose and computers
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of Vision and Mission
shifted the focus of most systems to wards creating networks and facilitating integration.
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Cardiology
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and easy retrieval. Some systems have also attempted to integrate radiology information
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systems
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 Benefits of CIS

Different CIS, coming from different sellers, vary in their available features. However,
the following are the most common benefits:
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1. Ease
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CIS consolidates multiple types of patient cardiology information, thus eliminating the
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need
1.1 Definition for doctors to request different imaging results from different departments.
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1.22. Flexibility
Comparison of Visionin the workflow
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1.3 PurposeAvailabilityof mobile technology allows cardiologists to assess a wide array of
and Inclusion
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information without having to leave the patient’s bedside. Having cardiological data in a
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of providing service.
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 Functionalities of CIS

a) Editing, Viewing and Storing Multi-Modal Cardiology Data – With the help of the CIS,
different types of data, including those of computed tomography (CT), cardiac ultrasound
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(echocardiography),
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1.1b) Remote
Definition Access – the use of networks and integrated information systems, coupled with
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Mission, Goals and
the availability of the internet and tablets and smart phones, offers flexibility to CIS.
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1.3c) Visualization
Purpose and Inclusion and Reporting Capabilities – Two of the main benefits of CIS are the ease and
of Vision and Mission
the consistency of reporting. As a result, virtually real-time information retrieval is possible
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anytime and anywhere with just a couple of clicks.
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d) EHR Integration – CIS may be integrated with existing electronic health record systems;
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 RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM

A radiology information system refers to a network system used in managing

imagery and associated data in the radiology department. The system tracks the orders and
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billing information
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systems
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archivals
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1.1information system (HIS) (Rouse, 2017).
Definition of Vision,
Mission, Goals and
Objectives
1.2 Comparison of The
Vision use of RIS in health care institutions has many advantages in the context of
and Mission
1.3improving overall operations of the institution. The system enables easier access to patient
Purpose and Inclusion
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information because it can be integrated in referring to the doctor’s electronic health record
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(EHR)
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payments because the insurance plans of patients may be verified prior to their visit and
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electronic
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sent
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of the institution.
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 Functions of an RIS

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1.1 Definition of Vision,
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1.2 Comparison of Vision
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Figure 11.1 Basic Function of an RIS
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 Rouse (2017) describes the following functions of an RIS:

Patient Management

The system
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1.1Scheduling
Definition of Vision,
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The system allows staff to schedule appointments for inpatients and outpatients.
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andPatient
Mission Tracking
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Patient
of Vision tracking means tracing the patient’s radiology history starting from admission
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discharge
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Results reporting
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Results
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 Image tracking

RIS was traditionally used to track individual films and the associated data. Nowadays, RIS-
PACS systems managed by radiology departments cover the entire clinical workflow of the
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medical enterprise.
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Billing
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1.1 Definition of Vision,
Billing is made convenient through the system’s
Mission, Goals and
financial record keeping and processing of
electronic payments and automated claims.
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 KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER:

✓ Cardiology information system (CIS) is mainly focused on the storage and retrieval of
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cardiology-centric images.
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✓ The benefits and features of CIS include ease of access while maintaining data security,
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flexibility in the workflow, and enhanced comparability.
1.1 Definition of Vision,
Mission, Goals and
✓ The functionalities of CIS are editing, viewing, and storing multi-modal cardiology data;
Objectives
1.2 Comparison of Vision
remote access; visualization and reporting capabilities; and EHR integration.
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1.3 Purpose and Inclusion
✓ Aandradiology
of Vision Mission information system (RIS) is a network software system designed to manage
Lesson 2medical imagery and associated data. An RIS is especially useful for tracking radiology
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Lesson 4imaging orders and billing information, and is often used in conjunction with picture
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Lesson 6archiving and communication systems (PACS) and vendor neutral archivals (VNA) to
Lesson 7manage image archives and for record-keeping and billing within a hospital information
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✓ The functions of an RIS are patient management, scheduling, patient tracking, results
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reporting, image tracking, and billing.
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1.1 Definition of Vision,
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