HIS FINALS MODUE 4 Info provided by alaboratory IS Flashcards
data retrieval:
Flag critical values, print reports if requested, etc.
generate pateint results
data retrieval:
Results of an analyte assay are compared to the most recent previously performed results on the same patient
perform delta checks
If an initial test result is positive or outside normal parameters, the LIS can automatically order a second appropriate test.
reflex testing
describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and are designed to communicate information about medical services and procedures among physicians and other healthcare professionals
current procedural terminology codes
used for billing purposes and can be programmed into the LIS.
CPT CODES
An LIS can analyze quality control specimens and prepare charts and reports (e.g., Westgard rules, Levey-Jennings charts).
Quality Control
can provide reports on turnaround time, documentation of critical result reporting, and corrected reports.
qualirt assurance
Cost per billable test calculations, test volume, turnaround time, employee hours, workload data, etc.
management reports
is a comprehensive database of standardized terminology for healthcare
Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine—Clinical Terms (SNOMED— CT)
it will allow automatic data analysis over a wide range of clinical information systems.
SNOMED-CT
is another database of universal standards for healthcare.
Logical observation identifiers names and codes (LOINC)
The process begins with a ——— where data are collected on the information needs of the laboratory.
laboratory needs assessment,
contains information about the laboratory facility, lists specific requirements needed in an LIS, and poses questions about LISs.
request for proposal
——— form a committee and prepare a request for proposal (RFP)
Laboratory managers and administrators
should be scheduled within a short time frame so that information is fresh in everyone’s mind.
vendor demonstration
essential and very time-consuming. It is critical to identify any errors early in the process before the system is activated (goes live).
installation process
will install the server, clients, network connections, and software.
vendor representative
A thorough test of individual components (—– ) and a test of the system (———–) are performed.
testing
unit test
integration-test
an ongoing process of proving the system performs its intended use initially and over time.
validation
consists of defining, collecting, maintaining, and reviewing evidence that the system is performing consistently according to specification. It is tedious, challenging, and costly, but it must be done to ensure that the system meets the needs of the laboratory.
system validation
Areas of focus for the LIS
• Adjusting the workflow in the laboratory
• Developing management tools such as duty rosters
• Improving laboratory record-keeping and management
• Ensuring appropriate training of staff
• Equipment maintenance procedures
play a key role in laboratories meeting quality
standards, decreasing transcription errors, reducing turnaround time from specimen receipt to reporting of results, and improving patient outcomes.
LIS
