X-ray/image upload workflows into patient file

Purpose

 1.1. To automate the capture, upload, association, and storage of X-ray or dental images into the correct patient file or EHR system within dental hygiene practices.
 1.2. Automates manual processes for reducing errors, increasing speed, and ensuring images are securely stored and instantly accessible to relevant clinicians.
 1.3. Enables streamlined compliance with healthcare data standards and automates documentation for dental procedures, referrals, and patient histories.
 1.4. Automating image uploads helps maintain up-to-date, complete patient records and automates alerts for missing imagery or documentation.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. An X-ray or dental image is submitted via email, web form, DICOM device, or mobile application.
 2.2. Dental hygienist initiates an "upload image" command on supported equipment or platforms.
 2.3. New patient visit or procedure summary is recorded, prompting automated request for new imaging uploads.
 2.4. Detection of new image files in monitored folders, cloud storage, or FTP locations.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Google Drive
  • Feature/Setting: File upload trigger + Move file; configure folder monitoring to automate file ingestion and automatedly route to correct patient folder.

 3.2. Dropbox
  • Feature/Setting: New file in folder trigger; automates synchronization and routing to EHR via API integration.

 3.3. OneDrive
  • Feature/Setting: Create file + Fetch metadata API; automate metadata tagging with patient ID on upload automation.

 3.4. Microsoft SharePoint
  • Feature/Setting: Document library; automate uploading via REST API and automate permission management to control access to sensitive images.

 3.5. Workato
  • Feature/Setting: Automates image upload to supported EHR using Workato Recipes and file connector functions.

 3.6. Make (Integromat)
  • Feature/Setting: Automates DICOM-to-cloud transfer and automated matching to patient profiles using HTTP and file automation modules.

 3.7. Salesforce Health Cloud
  • Feature/Setting: External Object or File Upload API; automates attaching diagnostic images to patient records.

 3.8. Box
  • Feature/Setting: New file trigger + Metadata API; automates tagging images with patient info for automated search and compliance.

 3.9. DocuSign
  • Feature/Setting: Envelopes: File attachment automation for secure delivery and signature workflows in patient imaging releases.

 3.10. Epic EHR
  • Feature/Setting: App Orchard API for Imaging; automates API calls to attach files directly to patient records.

 3.11. DentiMax
  • Feature/Setting: Imaging File Import function; automate the scheduled file imports mapped from imaging device outputs.

 3.12. OpenDental
  • Feature/Setting: Program Links > Imaging Bridge; automates importing images from predefined external sources.

 3.13. Carestream Dental
  • Feature/Setting: CS Imaging Software: Folder monitoring and automatic association to patient file.

 3.14. AWS S3
  • Feature/Setting: S3 Object Created trigger; automates Lambda or Step Functions to process and transfer image to EHR/API.

 3.15. Azure Blob Storage
  • Feature/Setting: BlobCreated event trigger automates onward workflow for data enrichment and archiving.

 3.16. Google Cloud Storage
  • Feature/Setting: Cloud Functions trigger for file upload; automates file tagging and secure transfer.

 3.17. Zapier
  • Feature/Setting: File trigger and push-to-app actions to automate file movement and record updating.

 3.18. Formstack
  • Feature/Setting: File Upload fields in forms, automate direct push of attachments into patient management systems.

 3.19. Smartsheet
  • Feature/Setting: Row Attachments automation to automate linking images to specific patient entries.

 3.20. Freshdesk
  • Feature/Setting: Automate ticket attachments; upload and route images for support or record-keeping in dental service processes.

 3.21. Cerner
  • Feature/Setting: PowerChart Document Import; automates X-ray attachment linking to patient EHR.

Benefits

 4.1. Automating image upload eliminates manual entry errors and automates association with correct patient files.
 4.2. Automation accelerates workflow, reduces administrative burden, and automates regulatory compliance.
 4.3. Automator ensures all relevant documentation is instantly available, optimizing the patient experience.
 4.4. Automatable medical imaging flows boost efficiency, audited traceability, and automated notifications for missing data.
 4.5. Automates integration with third-party imaging devices and cloud storage, providing seamless automation from device to record.