Learning

Lessons iRAD has learned from MICO

Through MICO's long experience as a one-stop shop for products and services, iRAD has obtained a thorough understanding of the needs and priorities of Independent Health Facilities. While the means of delivering patient care in IHFs may have changed, the desired outcome of excellent service and the need to meet various IHF regulations have remained the same.

iRAD is in a unique position to assist clinics to overcome the challenges of upgrading technology, while ensuring high quality patient care and compliance with regulations such as patient privacy in a changing environment.

iRAD knows One Size does not Fit All

Implementing digital image management through PACS and information management through RIS presents special difficulties in an average IHF.  The critical nature of healthcare delivery requires systems that are extremely reliable and efficient. Facilities cannot tolerate downtime or a slow-down of their processes.  IHF staff‘s expertise is in patient care and. have little or no background in information technology!  Different systems must, once implemented, function seamlessly and transparently for users to utilize it as a single system.

• iRAD has devoted energy and resources to understand the products and services available before selecting only those systems that have a proven track record in meeting IHF requirements. 
• iRAD is convinced that is takes more than a cursory demonstration to truly comprehend the complexities of how various systems will function once implemented.
• From experience iRAD also knows that every clinic operates differently and that advantages of each system have to be carefully weighed with its disadvantages before a custom solution is recommended.  
• By assisting clinics in their technology decisions iRAD can partner with you to avoid costly
  mistakes such as buying inappropriate technology that do not work or systems
  that do not meet your needs!

iRAD helps you save money by avoiding costly mistakes

Here are some ways iRAD could partner with you to avoid those costly purchasing mistakes:

• Evaluate your business plan for system acquisition
• Weigh the expenses of your current operation with cost estimates of the system change, expansion, upgrades and maintenance
• Provide solutions to improve workflow
• Recommend the size of required system;
• Debate the pros and cons of centralized/decentralized communication system and propose the most appropriate solution
• Counsel and propose what is best suited for the clinic. For example, Server/Client model Vs. Web Applications
• Advocate system features that would optimize the efficiency of the proposed system
• Offer well-researched and documented comparisons between various systems
• Match your unique needs to specific features  available with systems, to maximize cost-benefit ratio
• Share experiences and lessons learned from previous installations to help you avoid costly mistakes
• Present best pricing for buying the entire system and related software and accessories
• Ensure your staff receives adequate initial and follow-up training.