The centralised multi media archive solution in the Son Llàtzer Hospital at Palma de Mallorca offers radiology images, extracts of endoscopy treatments, dermatology patient images or data out of ophthalmology exams to all clinicians. This is all based on GE’s Centricity PACS with an advanced infrastructure and excellent DICOM capabilities. Effective processes not only cut down on costs but also can reduce a patient’s stay in the hospital.

The success story of the Balearic Islands eHealth project began in 2001 with the building of the Son Llàtzer Hospital and a Centricity RIS/PACS solution by GE Healthcare. From the start, the planning projected a digital operation throughout the site.

To lead innovative ideas to success requires more than just state-of-the-art products. With Luis Alegre Latorre, Director Asistencial IB-Salut and Miguel Cabrer, eHealth Advisor, the project found the support of two visionaries who are able to recognise trends and implement them successfully. Together, they developed the RIS/ PACS project of Son Llàtzer within five years to a regional eHealth solution with referrer’s portal and a central multi-media archive.

Luis Alegre Latorre: “The success of this project demonstrates that you can streamline processes and save costs in healthcare with the help of modern IT solutions.” The realization of this vision is thanks to a good cooperation between all parties involved and a professional project implementation by GE Healthcare.