Integration Management
The transition from an analog to a digital system has historically been financially and technically challenging for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic imaging facilities of all types. Managers had to find software and hardware vendors, ensure the compatibility of the systems, and manage the whole process of integrating digitization. Recognizing the benefits of digital solutions was often not enough incentive to change and many administrators were reluctant to go through the troublesome period of transition.
SIMMS was established by industry experts to provide a comprehensive service and become a single point of contact while guiding healthcare facilities through the digitization process. Over the years we have combined our industry expertise, IT methodologies and resources to smoothly guide organizations through the clinical and financial transformation. Our staff of healthcare IT strategists, hands-on engineers, application specialists and consultants will help clinic administrators define new business processing and procedures, evaluate and deploy new technologies, and successfully market your new technologies to your customers.
SIMMS Project Managers professionally handle all aspects of the implementation, from start to finish. These activities include the on and off-site training of staff and managers, evaluating and recommending the correct support contract, discussing payment options and financing opportunities, installation of SIMMS Enterprise and suggesting the most effective complementary equipment for your diagnostic facility.
The Project Managers assist the facilitators to understand all aspects of moving from a film-based workflow to a film-free medical imaging environment, and manage the whole process to ensure the progression is completed in a timely manner.
SIMMS Project Managers works closely with clinic administrators and staff to develop a project plan, assign responsibilities, determine the necessary requirements, and establish timelines. SIMMS staff is highly qualified and experienced in installation management, which ensures seamless and rapid transition to a digital environment.
Before any part of the transition takes place the SIMMS Project Manager visits your site to review technical requirements, review the network layout and configuration, define a new digital environment for the clinic, and determine the modalities to support. The preparation is completed taking into account both the hardware and information systems integration prospective. This ensures a smooth transition for the diagnostic facility.
Digital Environment Operations Planning
This activity involves the planning and modifications to the operations of the diagnostic imaging location. Included is reviewing the facility hours of operation, exam protocols, report templates, as well as workflow assignments and workload planning for a new filmless environment.
The SIMMS Project Manager carefully guides the preparations of the clinic for installation. All technical requirements are implemented including facility improvements, networking upgrades, patient preparation, examination codes and other data requirements. This ensures that the facility is ready for an easy transition to digital and automated process.
As a provider of turnkey hardware and software digital solutions, SIMMS manages the installation process from the ground up. All technical, diagnostic, and clinical workstations are setup to replicate your facilities new digital environment. Quality Assurance is performed on site to make sure all examinations and protocols are loaded and functioning properly. When the integration and testing process is completed, your diagnostic imaging enterprise will enjoy all of the benefits including improved workflow, streamlined operations, reduced overhead, immediate and convenient access to patient studies and information, detailed management information and the financial gains realized through SIMMS Enterprise.
