CGMH Linkou’s achievement in attaining Stage 6 validation for the HIMSS Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM) and Stage 7 validation for the Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM) marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s digital transformation journey. These validations not only reflect the hospital’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care but also demonstrate its leadership in adopting innovative healthcare IT solutions.
The DIAM validation assesses an organization’s proficiency in utilizing medical imaging technologies, while the INFRAM model evaluates the maturity of an organization’s infrastructure based on cybersecurity, adoption, sustainability, performance, and outcomes. By attaining these validations, CGMH Linkou has showcased its dedication to refining digital imaging capabilities and ensuring robust IT governance excellence.
One of the key factors behind CGMH Linkou’s success in the DIAM validation was its collaborative approach, which involved close coordination between the Information Management Department and specialized medical teams. This collaboration enabled the integration of clinical expertise with IT proficiency, leading to the optimization of the digital imaging system to support clinical decision-making and patient care effectively. Dr. Li-Jen Wang, professor and chair of CGMH Linkou’s Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, emphasized the importance of this collaborative effort in enhancing digital imaging capabilities and showcasing the integration between medical technology and clinical practice.
The hospital’s adoption of the AVIEW LCS Plus system, provided by Coreline Soft, has played a crucial role in enhancing its digital imaging capabilities. This AI-based software for low-dose CT chest image scanning has significantly improved the early detection of lung cancer, COPD, and coronary artery calcification, thereby reducing radiologist workload by up to 87%. The seamless integration of this AI software with the hospital’s PACS and EMR systems has further streamlined clinical workflows and improved patient outcomes.
Furthermore, CGMH Linkou’s focus on IT governance excellence has been instrumental in achieving the highest stage of validation for the INFRAM model. The hospital’s transformation of the Medical Data Center, coupled with its advanced cybersecurity capabilities, has received praise from HIMSS validators. By adopting a service-focused architecture, implementing software-defined networking, and upgrading to high-speed wireless networks, CGMH Linkou has significantly enhanced its data access, transmission, and monitoring efficiency. The hospital’s commitment to following a Zero-Trust cybersecurity approach, along with its implementation of integrated information monitoring panels at the Security Operations Center, highlights its proactive approach to cybersecurity and data protection.
Looking ahead, CGMH Linkou plans to ramp up investments in data analytics and medical imaging management to further enhance its digital capabilities. By developing AI-assisted diagnostic solutions, implementing a comprehensive radiation dose tracking system, and upgrading its digital imaging applications, the hospital aims to drive patient engagement and improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. These investments will not only support clinical decision-making and predictive modeling but also pave the way for personalized and proactive healthcare services.
In conclusion, CGMH Linkou’s achievements in attaining Stage 6 DIAM and Stage 7 INFRAM validations underscore its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency. By focusing on digital healthcare as a crucial cornerstone for future medical services, the hospital is well-positioned to lead the way in innovative healthcare IT solutions and deliver high-quality, technology-driven care to its patients. Digital imaging technologies have become an essential component of modern healthcare systems, enabling healthcare providers to deliver accurate and timely diagnoses and treatments to patients. In order to ensure that our hospital is utilizing these technologies to their fullest potential, we have decided to pursue the HIMSS DIAM certification.
Through the HIMSS DIAM certification, we will be able to evaluate and refine our hospital’s use of digital imaging technologies, ensuring that our systems and processes align with the highest international standards. This certification goes beyond just improving internal efficiency; it is about providing our patients with the best possible care.
Dr. Ming-Shien Wen, vice chair of the hospital’s smart healthcare committee, believes that this international certification will not only allow us to gauge the level of digitalization within our institution but also support our continuous efforts to improve healthcare quality. By achieving this certification, we are building a strong foundation for future investments in digital healthcare.
As we strive to enhance the quality of care we provide to our patients, it is imperative that we stay at the forefront of technological advancements in healthcare. The HIMSS DIAM certification will help us to do just that, ensuring that we are using digital imaging technologies in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Our commitment to achieving the HIMSS DIAM certification demonstrates our dedication to providing our patients with the best possible care. We are confident that this certification will not only benefit our hospital internally but will also have a positive impact on the overall quality of healthcare in our community.
In conclusion, the HIMSS DIAM certification is an important step forward for our hospital as we continue to embrace digital imaging technologies and strive for excellence in patient care. We are excited about the opportunities that this certification will bring and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our institution and the patients we serve.
