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A SOFTWARE THAT ALLOWS THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SAMPLES AND ASSOCIATED DATA

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LABORATORY INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS)

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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

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Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

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saves time and reduces typographical error in the laboratory

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Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

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Uses of LIMS

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Most Top Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Gartner, 2016)

Useful for biobanks and genomic testing centers

Labs that study drugs and develop formulations

Health care institutions

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Ultimate aim of LIMS

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enhance efficiency in laboratory operations by reducing manual procedures

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Functional Requirements and Features of LIMS

Includes:

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Sample Management
Workflow Management
Reporting
Electronic Medical Records (Emrj/Electronic Health Records (Her)
Mobile
Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)

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Process of ensuring accurate and detailed records to avoid mix up or loss of samples (by using RFID or barcodes in reporting)

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Sample Management

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LIMS records/stores the following sample info:

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Who was the sample taken from?
What is the sample taken?
Who is working with it?
Who handled the sample?
Where does it go next?
How to store samples?
When does it need to move?

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LIMS also updates logs and tracks the chain of sample custody

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Sample Management

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LIMS can manage workflow by:

saving time by automating records and workflows
taking part in the decision process by using existing coding methods and procedures
suggesting instruments needed for the procedure
assigning med techs or specialists to complete the test

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Workflow Management

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Using LIMS, reports can be run or exported to make them standard and customized

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Reporting

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are useful in data analysis and formulation of recommendation for future policymaking:

Most frequently used instrument
Average handling time of sample
List of backlogs

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Reports

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Reports are useful in data analysis and formulation of recommendation for future policymaking:

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Most frequently used instrument
Average handling time of sample
List of backlogs

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In-built_____ functionality capable of handling patient records and billing information

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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This feature greatly helps in managing and interpreting clinical laboratory procedures and results

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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Able to access LIMS on a smartphone or tablet

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Mobile LIMS

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Collect lab data, track inventory, manage users, view information

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Mobile LIMS

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offerings are limited but it could be the next future

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Mobile LIMS

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_____ and ____ are distinct but can be used in tandem for great benefits

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ERP and LIMS

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Especially useful in viewing current supplies, calculating storage capacity, and managing location

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

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With_____ installed with LIMS, you get the functionality of the former while concentrating on what LIMS does best: creating results based upon sample requests

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ERP

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PIECES OF IMPORTANT FUNCTIONALITY ASSOCIATED WITH LABORATORY PROCESSING PHASES

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Core Components of LIMS

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suites usually involve multiple components to provide a variety of functions for different levels of the lab.

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Core Components of LIMS

LIMS software

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Core Components of LIMS

Examples include, but are not limited to:

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Electronic laboratory notebooks
Sample management programs
Process execution software
Records management software
Analytical instrument applications
Data systems interface
Workflow fools
Client tracking applications
Best practice and compliance database
ERP software

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Laboratory Standards FROM "OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES STANDARD, 2011" RELEASED BY THE

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

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Tracks the movement of sample by documenting each person who handled it

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Chain of sample custody

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Laboratory Standards FROM "_______________" RELEASED BY THE

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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES STANDARD, 2011 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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Manipulations of chemicals should be on a "__________" only and can be handled by____ person

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laboratory scale one

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are available and proper practices are followed to minimize potential exposure to harmful chemicals

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Protective laboratory tools

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discusses all aspects of the laboratory standards

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Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)

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(CHP)

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Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Primary elements of a CHP include:

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Establishment of standards operating procedures (SOP) Monitoring of the work environment Statement of plan on how to obtain free medical care Designation of personnel who will handle CHP-related activities

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LIMS Application PBAC

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Patient Registration Billing Contract Management Accounts Receivable Forms

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An important step to becoming a patient in a hospital / laboratory

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Patient Registration

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Helps each facility correctly identify the person and his/her medical information

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Patient Registration

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Basic patient information is collected by the

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admission clerk

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The process of sending an invoice (____) to clients or customers for goods and services

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Billing

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Also known as SOAs

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Billing

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SOA

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Statement Of Accounts

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Provide parameters for flexible price schedules and enables heightened attention on customer needs

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Contract Management

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Automate billing processing, hasten collections, offer marketing tools

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Contract Management

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Common features of contract management include:

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Customer customizable invoices Ability to change insurance for each payer Automatic modification of prices Reminder for amounts due from past visits

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Easily extract information already available from the invoicing and contract management procedures, plus:

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Accounts Receivable

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Accounts Receivable (4)

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Generate specific or complete accounts receivable reports Monitor balances for reconciliation and audit purposes Export data to other accounting systems; and Customize reports accordingly

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POWERFUL FUNCTIONS OF LIMS THAT ENHANCES AND ORGANIZES A LABORATORY’S OPERATION

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Worklist and Workflow

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assists labs in setting priorities of current workload based on analyst/ instrument availability

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LIMS

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A________ allows user to track a sample, a batch of samples, or numerous batches through their lifecycle

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worklist

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A______ is a queuing system or block of repetitive procedures in a certain process

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workflow

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Both functions provide users insights about when an event occurred, how long it was, and who was involved

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Worklist Workflow

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Worklist vs Workflow difference

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A worklist allows user to track a sample, a batch of samples, or numerous batches through their lifecycle A workflow is a queuing system or block of repetitive procedures in a certain process

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Worklist/ workflow benefits

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enables personnel and workload management allows users to plan workload schedules and assignments recording employee information and training

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A SYSTEM OF MAINTAINING STANDARDS BY TESTING AGAINST A SPECIFICATION

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Quality Control

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Two kinds of lab results:

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Patient result Quality control (QC) result

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Lab results may be: (numbers) (descriptive) (estimate)

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Quantitative Qualitative Semi-quantitative

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are used to verify whether or not an instrument is working within prescribed parameters, which ultimately determines patient result reliability

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QC results

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QC Functions

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Enable users to set standards about the relevant range of patient test results Extract test result information for the purpose of quality assurance Flag outliers and deviations Users notified with appropriate warning signals about sample or equipment quality issues

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IS A VISUAL, MACHINE-READABLE REPRESENTATION OF DATA THAT DESCRIBES SOMETHING ABOUT THE OBJECT THAT CARRIES THE BARCODE

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BARCODE

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LIMS modules commonly linked to _________ allows fast and easy methods of identifying tubes, samples, documents, etc

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barcoding label generator

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_____can simply be printed on label sticker and placed on any item

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Code

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allows multiple labels to be printed by label printer

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Barcode editor

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Barcode______ can be customized Barcode________ retrieves information

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series scanner

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TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE CLINICAL INSTRUMENT

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In-Built Bi-Directional Interfaces with Equipment

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downloads test orders and specimen ID for each test (microbiology, hematology, etc)

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LIMS

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uploads the same information for sample testing and analysis

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Clinical instrument

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when done and validated are returned back to LIMS to upload back to EMR

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Lab results

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Bi- directional?

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minimizes time spent programming order ensures accuracy by eliminating errors

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In-Built Bi-Directional Interfaces with Equipment TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE______________ AND THE____________

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INFORMATION SYSTEM CLINICAL INSTRUMENT