LESSON 10 - LIMS Flashcards
Designed to help process information in medical research to improve the efficiency of the department’s services and laboratory operations by reducing manual tasks and procedures
Laboratory Information Management System
LIMS is also useful for ________
Biobanks and genomic testing centers and laboratories that study drugs and develop formulations
What are the functional requirements and features of LIMS?
Sample Management, Workflow Management, Reporting, Electronic Health Record, mobile, and enterprise resource planning
Accurate and detailed records are necessary to make sure that samples are not lost or mixed up
Sample Management
Used to automate records and workflow which saves time
Workflow Management
Can be run and exported to make them standard and customized
Reporting
Capable of handling patient records and billing info
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Useful in viewing current supplies, calculating storage capacity and managing location
Enterprise Resource Planning
Accepted use of smartphones in the laboratory
Mobile
Provides efficient information in a secure manner
Electronic Laboratory notebook
Ensures every sample is handled efficiently, accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
Sample Management Program
Provides Structure
Improves compliance
Ensures that workflow are consistent and efficient
Process Execution Software
Ensures symmetrical management, accessible for authorized users from CREATION to ARCHIVAL and DISPOSAL
Records Management Software
Automatic Capture of data, from the instrument
Application Interface or Data Systems
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational Standard and Health Administration