Enterprise Imaging

From PACS for radiology to VNA for the hospital

The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) has become increasingly established as a central image archive for radiology since the 1990s. Now a new development for medical image data management is in the starting blocks: The so-called Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) is a hospital-wide multimedia archive that centrally processes not only all DICOM data, but also non-DICOM data such as photos, videos, biosignals and PDF documents from the various medical departments.

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VNA as a logical further development of the PACS

Existing PACS solutions offer DICOM-based archiving of medical data from the classic imaging disciplines.
More and more clinics are considering the implementation of a universal medical archive or vendor neutral archive (VNA) for the future-proof further development of their PACS. As the name suggests, these universal medical archives are completely vendor-independent, processing data in a standard format with a standard interface. Other names for this new type of enterprise imaging solution are Healthcare Content Management System or PACS-II.
A VNA has two main differences to a PACS: Firstly, in addition to DICOM image data, it also processes non-DICOM data such as videos, audio signals, PDF documents or medical device data. Secondly, it not only covers a single department such as radiology, but the entire healthcare facility. The VNA can therefore be seen as an extension of a PACS to more data types and more medical departments.

Special retention periods for image data

Anyone involved in the management and archiving of medical image data must also take legal requirements into account. For example, a retention period of ten years after the end of treatment applies to medical records. For radiation and X-ray treatments, however, the retention period under the German Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG) is 30 years, and 10 years for X-ray examinations.

Some VNA solutions, such as the INFINITT Healthcare Platform, also manage these legal requirements efficiently with information lifecycle management. Different lifecycles can be defined for each category of information. Accordingly, the respective image data is automatically archived and deleted after a certain number of years, which significantly simplifies compliance with legal requirements.

The new Enterprise Imaging

The classic PACS software has modernized workflows in radiology and improved patient care in many respects. Nevertheless, there are limits to the system. For example, the classic PACS is generally limited to a single specialist department within the medical facility. This makes cross-departmental coordination and collaboration more difficult. For example, it is often difficult to use diagnostic data from pathology and share it in tumor boards.
Such problems and information silos are avoided with a VNA, enabling easy cross-departmental collaboration for the benefit of the patient. With a VNA, image data can be stored, retrieved and processed throughout the hospital – from any workstation. All data from the various specialist departments is available during a multidisciplinary treatment case. A VNA solution, which is sometimes also marketed as a PACS-II or Healthcare Content Management System, therefore represents a significant improvement in clinical processes.

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Numerous advantages of the Vendor Neutral Archive

Another challenge arises when a hospital decides to change its PACS provider.
Although PACS solutions store image data in the standardized DICOM format, migration of existing data is often not possible or only possible to a limited extent.
A universal medical archive or VNA ensures that no image data is lost when changing providers, thus increasing the medical service provider’s control over its medical data and making hospital-wide data management future-proof.
INFINITT’s VNA solution, the INFINITT Healthcare Platform (IHP), supports healthcare facilities in optimally managing and using their data.
The IHP also enables the customized implementation of individual image data management strategies by an experienced provider.
The INFINITT Healthcare Platform (IHP) combines all the advantages of the VNA to help healthcare facilities manage their data optimally and use it for patient care.
The IHP is individually designed and implemented for each clinic.
As an experienced provider, INFINITT adapts the implementation precisely to the specific framework conditions and existing IT infrastructure of the facility.

Our products for image data management

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The INFINITT Healthcare Platform (IHP) is a multimedia Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) that enables the patient-centered integration of all medical images and multimedia data within a clinic.

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With INFINITT PACS 7.0, you get modern PACS software with a wide range of intuitive features. As an all-in-one solution, our PACS optimally supports radiology in the best possible treatment of patients.

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The Universal Viewer ULite is an HTML5-based zero-footprint solution. It makes it possible to access image data, clinical reports and advanced visualization tools from any desktop or mobile device.

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The INFINITT Cardiology PACS is a web-based PACS software with functions specially tailored to the needs of cardiology. The solution can be used independently or integrated into the INFINITT PACS 7.0.

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INFINITT Mammo PACS is an add-on module to INFINITT PACS that has been optimized for the special requirements of mammographic reporting. It offers innovative features optimized for mammography.

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The INFINITT Dental PACS was developed for archiving, reporting and exchanging image data in dentistry.
It supports all DICOM formats used in dentistry.

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INFINITT Ophthalmology PACS is a special viewer for INFINITT PACS that has tools and functions specifically for ophthalmology.

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With the INFINITT Fault Prevention Solution, you can monitor the status of your system in real time to prevent downtime. Our team can also take proactive action to prevent possible critical system states.

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Xelis Dental is a web-based 3D planning software that efficiently supports you in modern implant planning.
Xelis Dental can be used independently or in conjunction with the INFINITT Dental PACS.

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Xelis is a 3D solution for radiological diagnostics that can be used to reconstruct and visualize 3D images.
The Xelis Cardiac, Xelis Lung, Xelis Fusion and Xelis Perfusion modules can be expanded.

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The INFINITT DPS is a comprehensive image management system for pathology. In combination with a scanner, it enables a fully digitized workflow and the use of AI applications.

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The INFINITT AI Platform enables the seamless integration of numerous excellent AI algorithms from third-party providers. The analysis results are fed directly into the diagnostic system.

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Long-standing customers are convinced

  • INFINITT is a trusted and globally leading provider with a high level of product expertise. This is one of the reasons why St. Georg Hospital has been an INFINITT customer for over 14 years. We already use the INFINITT PACS and INFINITT DoseM and are currently implementing the RT PACS for radiotherapy.

    Prof. Dr. med. Arnd-Oliver Schäfer

    Head Physician Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum St. Georg, Leipzig

  • We use INFINITT PACS both for our radiological services via teleradiologie.net and at our 13 locations. What we particularly like about INFINITT PACS is the range of functions, the flexible configuration options and the customer-orientated service.

    Dr. med. Jan Mariß

    Medical Director Radiology North and Central Hesse; Teleradiologie.net

  • We started our VNA project in February 2021 to replace our PACS and implement innovative workflows with the INFINITT Healthcare Platform (IHP). A key factor in the success of the project was INFINITT's ability to adapt to the very specific technical and organizational environment of HUG. Continuous adjustments were made to achieve the best possible results and make the most of all potential.

    Nicolas Roduit, PhD

    Head of Medical Imaging Group Information Systems Department, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG)

Medical image data management is in our DNA

For over 20 years, INFINITT’s core competence has been the development of software solutions for diagnostic imaging. Today, more than 6,500 customers in over 55 countries use INFINITT’s advanced solutions. Trust our experience. Benefit from our first-class service.

INFINITT’s medical imaging solutions are at the cutting edge of technology, offering ease of use, optimised workflows and AI support. We implement our solutions on a customised and individual basis and provide you with professional support throughout the entire lifecycle. During product development, we focus on features that support accurate and rapid diagnosis, thereby contributing to optimal patient treatment. Our imaging solutions are designed to adapt to the structure of your practice or hospital environment and can be easily expanded to include new equipment, additional departments and new sites.

The entire INFINITT Europe team works every day with expertise and heart to realise the best solutions for our customers to provide optimal medical care for patients.

As a pioneer of PACS, INFINITT has been developing IT solutions for image and data management in radiology since 2002. From the very beginning, INFINITT has focused on software for diagnostic imaging. Over the years, unique market and product expertise has been developed, as well as expertise in related areas such as IT security.

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