Radiology Design and Construction Newsletter

Bernstein & Assoc., Architects

March 2007

In This Issue

Featured Articles:

"Exploring PACS Secrets -- Reading the Fine Print", (c) Michael J. Cannavo, Aunt Minnie.com, 3/12/07

If anyone ever read three-quarters of the PACS contracts being proffered today, there is no way on earth they would sign them, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, Cannavo explains why facilities need to take the time to read the fine print in PACS contracts.

For full text of the article, go to: http://www.bernarch.com/Articles-3-07-AuntMinnie-PACSSecrets.htm

"MRI at 25: Growing or Graying?", (c) Robert A. Bell, PhD, Imaging Economics, 3/07

A few days ago, someone told me that MRI was now a mature modality and would soon take a backseat to sexy newcomers like PET/CT. This prediction reminded me of the tale about the US Patent Commissioner who, in 1899, was reputed to have submitted his resignation to President McKinley, claiming that everything had been invented. Chalk this one up as another completely false urban legend. Charles Duell did not offer his resignation and even noted in his 1899 report to McKinley an increase of 3,000 patents over the previous year and 60 times the number of patents issued in 1837.

For full text of the article, go to: http://www.bernarch.com/Articles-3-07-ImagingEconomics-MRIat25.htm

"Image Workflow in the ED Health", (c) Erin Chesson, Health Imaging.com, 3/1/07

"Emergency medicine professionals working in trauma centers must deliver prompt diagnosis and treatment to critically or acutely injured patients. Radiology has always been an integral part of emergency medicine. That’s why PACS and the streamlined image workflow it offers is having a huge impact on the way multidisciplinary trauma teams handle their most critical of patients.

For full text of the article, go to: http://www.bernarch.com/Articles-3-07-HealthImaging.com-ImagingWorkflowinEDHealth.htm

*Highlights of Current and Recent Radiology Work at:
Bernstein & Assoc., Architects (Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design) and Empire Projects, Inc. (Project Management)

Radiology Dept. Master Plans, incl. all Radiology Depts.
"Off-Site" Diagnostic Center, including CT, MRI
Radiology MRI Replacement
Radiology Private Diagnostic Center, including MRI, Pet CT, CT, Nuc Med, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Reading Areas
Radiology Private Diagnostic Center, including Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Reading Areas
Private Diagnostic Center, incl. CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray PET/CT Suite
Private Diagnostic Center, including R/F, Ultrasound
R/F Suite, including (2) RF suites
ED/Radiology Suite, incl. CT, Digital X-Ray
Angiography Suite
Radiology Suite incl. 3.0 T and .35 T MRI’s
Radiology Suite incl. 3.0 T and .23 T MRI’s
Radiology "Off-Site" Diagnostic Center, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine
Radiology Dep't. Executive Offices
Radiology Dep't. Research Offices
Radiology Dept. Master Plans, incl. all radiology depts.
Research Radiology Suite, incl. (2) 3.0 T MRI's, (1) 7.0 T MRI, and (1) 64-slice CT

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