Medical Examiner and Office of Enterprise Technology Digital X-Ray

2015 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Maricopa County, Ariz., AZ

About the Program

Category: Information Technology (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

The Office of Medical Examiner (OME) has greatly benefited by the installation of a digital x-ray PACS viewing solution. The VizTek products allow OME staff to use increased x-ray resolution to improve positive identification of bodies, assess trauma prior to examination, and enhance evidence retrieval. Digital x-ray images are quickly processed and can be examined simultaneously at multiple locations, improving collaboration efforts. The upgrade of the digital technology directly improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the OME, allowing staff to meet department goals and the primary charter, to provide the citizens of Maricopa County with accurate and timely death investigation information.