User's Guide

1.1 Introduction to VistaTrak™
A surge in the use of technology has created a tremendous demand for hospitals to migrate from
conventional manual techniques for supporting the processes of patient care, to innovative
automated techniques. Automated techniques can create more efficient, accurate processes while
also yielding insightful information and better visibility into day-to-day practices followed in a hospital
or other care venue.
VistaTrak™ is an innovative contrast media management system designed specifically to support
the unique needs and requirements of contrast media utilization within the Radiology Department. It
leverages RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and integrates other technologies to
deliver significant benefits for improving the management and utilization of contrast media.
VistaTrak™ consists of a cabinet which is used for storing the contrast media and a touch screen
monitor that manages access to the cabinet and serves as the primary interface for accessing the
VistaTrak™ software application. The touch screen monitor allows an end user to automate their
workflow throughout the process of dosing and administering contrast media for a patient. In
addition, the RFID technology enables a seamless transfer of product level information within the
cabinet to manage critical elements of information on the contrast media such as NDC code, lot
number, and expiration date.
In terms of accessing and storing contrast media, with two unit model sizes based on product
quantity and physical capacity, VistaTrak™ offers greater flexibility, adequate storage capacities,
and controlled access to contrast media. In addition, as your needs grow, additional cabinets can
be added to facilitate further storage of contrast media.
The design of the user interface on the touch screen monitor is such that the moving through the
workflow is intuitive and efficient. Even if you are a novice user, the system is designed to allow for
quick learning and easy operation of VistaTrak™ with minimal training. Moreover, VistaTrak™ can
connect to your existing hospital information systems, which not only eliminates duplicate entry of
data in multiple systems but also provides a more accurate, timely manner in communicating
information to these systems for purposes of billing and medication reconciliation.
Finally, features in VistaTrak™ cater to the goals of improving operational and financial
performance within the department to provide measurable value in using the technology.
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