U6.2: Information Management (LIMS, Documents, Records) Flashcards
brings accuracy and accessibility to the flow of samples and data in the clinical laboratory
Computerized laboratory information systems
T/F:
Computerized laboratory information systems may be an in-house computer network or locally developed systems based on commercially available database software.
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3 Criteria for choosing the system
- flexibility, adaptability
- ease of evolution and support
- system speed will most benefit the laboratory
Advantages of LIMS:
a well-planned computer system, with check systems for errors, will help to alert the user of inconsistencies and reduce the number of errors
a. error reduction
b. quality control management
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
a. error reduction
Advantages of LIMS:
It will also provide information that is legible.
a. error reduction
b. quality control management
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
a. error reduction
Advantages of LIMS:
It becomes easy to keep good quality control records, perform analysis on quality control data and generate statistics automatically
a. access to patient information
b. quality control management
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
b. quality control management
Advantages of LIMS:
a variety of parameters can be used for data retrieval; it is usually possible to access data by name, by laboratory or patient number, and sometimes by test result or analysis performed
a. access to patient information
b. ability to track and analyze trends
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
c. provision of options for data searching
Advantages of LIMS:
this kind of data searching is almost impossible with paper-based systems
a. access to patient information
b. ability to track and analyze trends
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
c. provision of options for data searching
Advantages of LIMS:
most computer systems allow access to all recent laboratory data for a patient
a. access to patient information
b. ability to track and analyze trends
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
a. access to patient information
Advantages of LIMS:
very useful in the process of checking the most recent results against previous data to look for changes, which is a good practice and helps to detect errors
a. access to patient information
b. error reduction
c. provision of options for data searching
d. ability to track reports
a. access to patient information
Advantages of LIMS:
very useful in the process of it is easy to generate detailed, legible reports quickly
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. provision of options for data searching
d. generate reports
d. generate reports
Advantages of LIMS:
A LIMS will provide standardized (or customized) reports.
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. provision of options for data searching
d. generate reports
d. generate reports
Advantages of LIMS:
a computer system makes it much easier to __________, to know when work was finished, who performed the work, when the data was reviewed and when the report was sent
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. ability to track and analyze trends
d. generate reports
a. ability to track reports
Advantages of LIMS:
the computer and its databases provide very strong search capabilities
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. ability to track and analyze trends
d. generate reports
c. ability to track and analyze trends
Advantages of LIMS:
possible to retrieve and use large amounts of data effectively
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. ability to track and analyze trends
d. generate reports
c. ability to track and analyze trends
Advantages of LIMS:
track and analyze trends of various kinds
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. ability to track and analyze trends
d. generate reports
c. ability to track and analyze trends
Advantages of LIMS:
easier to maintain confidentiality of laboratory data than when dealing with a handwritten report form
a. ability to track reports
b. access to patient information
c. ability to track and analyze trends
d. improved capability for maintaining patient confidentiality
d. improved capability for maintaining patient confidentiality
Advantages of LIMS:
some systems will allow for _____________; for example, patient billing
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
c. financial management
Advantages of LIMS:
a LIMS can be set up so that data comes into the laboratory system directly from a patient or client registration point
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
Advantages of LIMS:
Data can be transmitted to many sites or interfaces as needed
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
Advantages of LIMS:
Results can be provided directly to computers accessible to the health care provider or public health official
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
Advantages of LIMS:
Computers can handle data entry into a national laboratory database and almost any other data application that is needed
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
Advantages of LIMS:
purchased LIMS often include on-site training for staff
a. manufacturer-provided training
b. integration with sites outside the laboratory
c. financial management
d. quality control management
a. manufacturer-provided training
Disadvantages of LIMS:
personnel _______ is required
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
a. training
Disadvantages of LIMS:
because of the complexity of LIMS, _________ can be time-consuming and expensive
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
a. training
Disadvantages of LIMS:
when starting up a computer system, it may seem inconvenient and unwieldy to laboratory staff
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
b. time to adapt to a new system
Disadvantages of LIMS:
Personnel accustomed to manual systems may be challenged by such tasks as correcting errors, and uncertain of how to proceed when encountering situations where a field must be filled in
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
b. time to adapt to a new system
Disadvantages of LIMS:
purchase and maintenance are the most expensive parts of a computerized system
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
c. cost
Disadvantages of LIMS:
can be prohibitive in some settings
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
c. cost
Disadvantages of LIMS:
some settings will not have good maintenance that is locally available
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
c. cost
Disadvantages of LIMS:
computers use lots of paper, and the _____ of materials must be planned for, as this can add up
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
c. cost
Disadvantages of LIMS:
technology changes rapidly, and the life of a computer may not be more than a few years
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
c. cost
Disadvantages of LIMS:
adequate space and dedicated electrical requirements are necessary
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
d. physical restrictions
Disadvantages of LIMS:
placement of the computer away from heat, humidity and dust
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
d. physical restrictions
Disadvantages of LIMS:
all computer information must be carefully backed up
a. training
b. time to adapt to a new system
c. cost
d. physical restrictions
e. need for backup system
e. need for backup system
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
compactness
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Consistency of terminology, format and usage of abbreviations and symbols
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Clearly understandable
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Logical and accessible location in medical chart
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
No date and time of collection
F;
Statement of date and time of collection
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Unknown source of specimen
F;
Good description and source of specimen when pertinent
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Similar reference or normal and abnormal values
F;
Sharp differentiation
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Random order of multiple results on single specimen
F;
Sequential order
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Identification of patient, patient location and physician
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Assurance of accuracy of transcription of request
T
T/F: Reporting of Patient Results Key Elements
Ease of preparation
T
