Valley Baptist Health System

Installation Procedure for Synapse PACS version 3.2.1

(Windows 7 32-Bit)

Browse to the VBHS Synapse PACS installation website.

• Open Internet Explorer.

• Enter the following address: https://synapse.valleybaptist.net

• You will be prompted for a user name and password.

• Please enter “vbmc\” followed by the Windows username used to log onto the computers at Valley Baptist.

• The password is identical to the one used at Valley Baptist.

• Please refer to the following slide(s) to complete installation.

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Synapse PACS is only compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 32-bit computers using Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, or 8.

Step 1 – Browse to the Synapse download page

Step 2 – Enter user credentials

VBMC\USER00

Step 3 – Download Synapse client

• Click on Code Download button to download the latest Synapse client.

Step 4 – Allow install to “Run”

Step 5 – Complete Installation and close browser

Step 6 – Verify that Synapse icon is present on the Desktop

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties • Go to the “Control Panel” – Click on the Windows Orb and then select “Control Panel”

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties

• Right-click on the Synapse icon and select “Run as Administrator”

Step 7 – Set Synapse “Administrator” Properties (Continued) Click on the “Name” button to change the datasource name to “VBHS”

Step 7 – Set Synapse “Administrator” Properties (Continued)

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties • Go to the Desktop and right-click on the Synapse icon to continue setting the properties.

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties • Ensure that the tabs accessed through Synapse Properties are set up similar to the following slides:

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties (Continued)

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties (Continued)

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties (Continued)

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties (Continued)

Step 7 – Set Synapse Properties (Continued)

*click “Apply” when done

Step 8 – Open Synapse

• Double-click the Synapse client to open the program.

– The page below will open, double click on “VBHS” – Enter username and password.

Step 8 – Open Synapse (continued) user00

Step 9 – Locate desired patient information • Select “All Patients” – Search can be performed by patient name or VBHS medical record number.

Step 9 – Locate desired patient information (continued) • Enter patient name or VBHS medical record number in the fields under “Patient Name” or “Patient ID”.

Step 10 – Display Patient Information • Double-click on patient name to display patient information and exam listing.

Step 11 – Select and Display Study to be Reviewed • Double-click on study to be reviewed to launch the image and associated information.

Step 12 – Image Review

• A “Monitor Calibration Needed” warning may display the first time an image is launched. Click on the “Do not Show this Warning Again” option and click the “OK” button.

Step 12 – Image Review (continued)

• The image and the “PowerJacket” will display. – After review the result in the “PowerJacket”, you can close or minimize it.

– See the following slide.

Step 12 – Image Review (continued)

PowerJacket

Step 12 – Image Review (continued)

• On initial display, the full Synapse “toolbar” may not display.

– Click on “F11” or click on the box in the upper left portion of the screen to display the toolbar.

Thank you

• Please remember to protect your username and passwords.

• Please close Synapse when you step away from your PC.

• Please do not allow anyone that is NOT on the patient’s care team to access the data on Synapse.

• For any further assistance with Synapse, please call the ServiceDesk at 956.389.5050.