SIIM U - Section
9: Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs): Survival Guide
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Ballroom 6B
Section Head: Paul G. Nagy,
PhD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Section Description:
Let's face it, PACS isn't perfect. The survivor's guide track is a
gritty look at PACS from the eyes of seasoned veterans, who will share potential
pitfalls and discuss how to fix problems quickly. Presenters will also discuss
some free tools that professionals may use to assure them that everything is
alright, and talk about some traits and practices necessary to thrive in this
high-pressure environment.
109: PACSWatch: Being a PACS Lifeguard
Wyatt M. Tellis, PhD
University of California, San Francisco
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the frequent failure modes of PACS and how they affect the system as
a whole.
2. Develop strategies to recover from PACS downtimes in a timely manner.
3. Understand proactive measures that can be used to prevent system outages.
209: Things That Go Bump in the Night (Frequent PACS Failure Modes) Michael D. Toland
University of Maryland Medical System
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the frequent failure modes of PACS and how they affect the system as
a whole.
2. Develop strategies to recover from PACS downtimes in a timely manner.
3. Understand proactive measures that can be used to prevent system outages.
309: Tools of the Trade of IIP
Ron J. Sweeney
Spectrum Health
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the creation of an extensible dashboard.
2. Explain the methodology for identifying and mapping PACS connectivity.
3. Describe Windows-based PACS troubleshooting procedures and optimizations.
4. Identify general strategies for monitoring and troubleshooting PACS systems.
