Vista Imaging Vista Routing - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
This manual explains how to configure and use the routing capability of the VistA
DICOM Gateway. This manual also explains how to use the on-demand routing
capability of the VistARad diagnostic workstation software.
This manual is intended for:
ƒ Staff at VA Medical Centers who are responsible for setting up and maintaining
Routing Gateways.
ƒ Clinical staff who need to use VistARad for on-demand routing.
For technical staff, this manual assumes familiarity with the VistA system, MUMPS, and
Windows networking. For clinical staff, this manual assumes familiarity with the
Windows environment and the VistARad diagnostic workstation software.
Terms of Use
In compliance with FDA and VA policies, authorization to use the software described in
this document is contingent on the execution of a Site Agreement between the VistA
Imaging HSD&D group and the site where this software is installed.
Once a routing system is enabled at a site, an updated Site Agreement must be filed
before significantly altering the configuration of a routing system.
In addition to any restrictions noted in the Site Agreement, the following restrictions
apply:
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of either a
licensed practitioner or persons lawfully engaged in the manufacture or
distribution of the product.
No modifications may be made to this software without the express written
consent of the VistA Imaging National Project Manager.
The Food and Drug Administration classifies this software as a medical device.
Modifications to the computer where this software is installed, such as the
installation of unapproved hardware or software, will adulterate the medical
device. The use of an adulterated medical device violates US Federal Law
(21CFR820).
! US Federal regulations and VA internal policy prohibit unencrypted transmission
of patient information outside the VA's intranet.
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