Why PACS?
What are the key benefits for the user?
Enhanced Biosecurity
- Unique identification of samples
- Exact location traceability
- Full audit trails
- Configurable role-based access control
- Highly secure closed system
- Three tiers of database backup
Laboratory Efficiency
- Quick data retrieval
- Minimized operator errors
- Real-time analytics
- Quality control
- Reduced paperwork
- Biosurveillance support
Sustainability
- Turnkey solution
- Proven implementation approach (70+ sites)
- Rapid rollout (6-12 months)
- Sustainable training program
- User HelpDesk
- No license fees
System Features
Efficient Inventory Management
- Exact location of Aliquots
- Tracks all types of biological materials & tests
- Repository configuration
- ↠ Simple navigation
- ↠ Track available storage capacity
- ↠ Repository audit
- Sample and tests management
- Source-Material-Aliquot-Test traceability
- Barcode and QR-code technology
Information Security
- Highly secure closed system
- Configurable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Full audit trails & event logs for accountability
- Data encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Regular security updates and patch management
- Backup & recovery – 3 tiers of database backup including off-site backup
- Incident response protocols
- Compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, NIST)
Sample Identification and Barcoding
- Minimize operator errors
- Label designer
- QR codes and barcodes
Operations
- Batch data entry & processing
- ↠ Batch Material Registration
- ↠ Data import
- ↠ Validation checks to support data correctness
- Support for Biosurveillance Studies
- ↠ Powerful search engine
- ↠ Quick data retrieval
- ↠ Data export
- ↠ File attachments
- Customizable Forms
- ↠ Data entry forms
- ↠ Report forms
- ↠ Reference values
- Aliquoting, Subculturing, Movement, Material Usage
- Diagnostics and Tests
- Destruction and Transfer
- Inventory Audit
- Data export
- Multilingual application
Implementation Approach
From planning to successful integration of PACS in an organization’s daily lab routine.
Gradual transition of sustainment responsibilities from CTR to recipient laboratory according to a mutually agreed plan and schedule.
1
Planning
- Demonstration
- Site Survey
- Determination of system configuration
- Implementation plan approval
- Training coordination
2
Deployment
- Pre-deployment planning – site readiness, VAT exemption, logistics
- Hardware procurement & deployment
- PACS installation & configuration
- System connectivity testing
- System Operational Testing (SOT) & validation
- Post-deployment Maintenance & Support
3
Training
- Train-the-Trainer approach
- Classroom or remote/online training
- Training Materials provided
4
Commissioning
- Initial data entry (sample metadata and inventory)
- System customization (roles, permissions, workflows)
- Data import & validation (ensuring data integrity)
- Designation of cybersecurity roles & responsibilities
- System verification & acceptance testing
- Supporting Documentations
- ↠ PACS Application Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) specific for PACS site
- ↠ User and Administrator Manuals
- Cybersecurity Documentation
- ↠ PII Data
- ↠ Access Rights Governance Policy
- ↠ Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- ↠ Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- ↠ Contingency Plan (CP)
- ↠ Security Audit Procedures
Support Services
- HelpDesk
- Follow-up On-the-Job Training (upon request only)
System Requirements
Sizing Guide
Database Prerequisites
Desktop Clients Requirements