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Technology Saves: Turning Critical Minutes into Healthier Years
Technology Saves: Turning Critical Minutes into Healthier Years
Hayward CA, March 17, 2009 --- St. Rose Hospital has demonstrated another milestone in cardiac care by implementing Cardiology Picture Archive and Communication Systems (PACS), featuring high speed imaging with enhanced resolution.
As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, PACS is one of the most important technological advancements in facilitating early detection and treatment of heart disease. More importantly, PACS improves the overall efficiency of the diagnostic imaging operation at the St. Rose Catheterization lab.
The greatest value from a cardiologist’s standpoint is the time saved in relation to immediate treatment and intervention. “PACS gives me instant access to the highest digital quality images from any location, 24 hours a day,” said Dr. Pradeep Kumar, the chief of Cardiology at St. Rose Hospital. “This is significant because faster treatment time equates to restoring blood flow to the heart, which translates to improved survivability.”
In keeping up with the growing number of cardiology procedures, the launch of Cardiology PACS in the St. Rose catheterization lab is expected to facilitate timely and informed decision making, while improving operational and administrative efficiencies. “We want to make our patients aware of how Information Technology can further improve safety and the quality of care,” said Michael Mahoney, President and CEO of St. Rose Hospital. “By automating the workflow process, Cardiology PACS will accommodate the increased need for emergent and critical care services for our patients.” Currently, St. Rose Hospital is the only healthcare facility in the area with this new form of digital imaging system.
About St. Rose Hospital
This new cardiology IT enhancement compliments St. Rose Hospital’s designation as a Cardiac Receiving Center for Alameda County, providing emergency lifesaving angioplasties for the immediate treatment of heart attacks. The hospital’s average “door-to-balloon” time is 67 minutes, one of the lowest in Alameda County. St. Rose Hospital has performed over 2,400 interventional and diagnostic procedures since the opening of its new Cardiovascular Lab.