Corona Hospital Selects Viztek DR for X-Ray Suite Upgrade

October 28, 2009—Raleigh, NC— Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, Ca., has selected Viztek, the single-source digital imaging specialist, to supply its advanced digital radiography (DR) panels as an upgrade for an existing computed radiography (CR) suite.  “Our workflow is so much faster with the new DR technology,” says Kelly Jones, RT, Radiology Technologist Super-User for the 240-bed community hospital.  Now, exams take only six seconds to display, and setting up the room for the next patient can be done in just minutes. Viztek DR represents a significant step up over our CR technology.”

Jones notes that the Viztek equipment was installed as a retro-fit in an existing CR room, which was put in place to support a department conversion to PACS about a year ago.  Three additional x-ray rooms continue to use CR technology installed as part of the conversion.
“Without the time and complication of CR cassettes, the imaging process is significantly more efficient.  The new DR is especially easy to use with c-spine imaging,” says Jones, noting that Viztek image quality is excellent across all exams.

Combining advanced technology with a reasonable price point, strong commitment to customer service and ease-of-use, Viztek DR provides an excellent solution for an imaging site of any size that wants to move up to the benefits of DR imaging.

“Viztek DR brings all the benefits of the most costly technology, from image quality and reliability to ease-of-use, to a cost-effective solution that can fit even the budget of a small hospital or imaging center,” says Bruce Ashby, General Manager for Viztek.  “Combined with Viztek’s state-of-the-art Opal-RAD PACS, it provides a seamless solution for advanced digital workflow.  At the same time, Viztek DR also is adaptable enough to integrate with a PACS solution from any vendor and to provide an easy retro-fit of an existing CR or film-screen room.”

According to Jones, technology installation was seamless and learning the system was easy with Viztek’s comprehensive user training program.  “It takes a little time to learn, and then you can really fly,” commented Jones.  “The training experience was really positive and thorough.”

About Viztek

Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, backed by comprehensive training and support.  The company’s state-of-the-art Opal-RAD PACS and RIS suite delivers advanced connectivity and functionality at an affordable price.  Web-based architecture, with ultra-fast image streaming, ensures timely, efficient communications throughout the enterprise and beyond. With both advanced CR and DR technology, Viztek truly is a one-stop shop.

Since 1999, Viztek’s comprehensive line of solutions has addressed the needs of radiologists, with special emphasis on the small- to medium-hospital market, as well as medical specialists from orthopedists to chiropractors and podiatrists.  Viztek has more than 1500 CR and 700 PACS solutions installed worldwide.  For more information, visit www.viztek.net or call 1-800-366-5343. Viztek is a wholly owned subsidiary of 20/20 HealthCare.

About Corona Regional Medical Center

Corona Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Service, Inc. (UHS), is a 240-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and an 80-bed rehabilitation campus.  CRMC is located in Riverside County-bordering Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.