Cost justification of a laboratory information system: An analysis of projected tangible and intangible benefits

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 281-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney S. Markin ◽  
David L. Hald
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
Intangible Benefits

Comparison of Time spent between an electronic and a paper-based laboratory information system by laboratorians at a polyclinic in Greater Accra, Ghana: A time-motion study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Boakye
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
Time Motion ◽  
Accessible Information ◽  
Motion Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Motion Studies

The acceptance of electronic laboratory information system (LIS) is gradually increasing in developing countries. However, the issue of time effectiveness due to computerization is less clear as there is fewer accessible information. One of the key issues for laboratorians is their indecision with LISs’ would-be effect of time on their work. A polyclinic in Ghana was in the process of implementing electronic LIS. Several of the laboratorians did not have knowledge and skill in computing and there were disagreeing views on the time effectiveness of the LIS after implementation. The management of the polyclinic laboratory was concerned to assess time advantageousness of recording data when using the electronic LIS compared with paper-based LIS. <div><br></div><div>Five randomly selected laboratorians were provided two sheets of paper with tables to document the time they spent for both paper-based and electronic LIS. Data were collected for a total of 230 records,115 electronic LIS and 115 paper-based LIS. The t-test (mean-comparison test) was computed to compare the means of both electronic and paperbased LIS times. </div><div><br></div><div>There was a statistical significant difference in the time spent between electronic and paper-based LIS. The time spent between paper-based and electronic LIS was 0.41 minutes (95% CI 0.15 to 0.66) longer than in electronic LIS. </div><div><br></div><div>LIS can be adopted in polyclinics without having significant negative impact on time spent between electronic and paper-based LIS. More time–motion studies that include laboratorians are however necessary in order to get a more complete picture of time spent between electronic and paper-based LIS. </div>

Challenges and Opportunities in the Adoption of College of American Pathologists Checklists in Electronic Format: Perspectives and Experience of Reporting Pathology Protocols Project (RPP2) Participant Laboratories

2010 ◽  
Vol 134 (8) ◽  
pp. 1152-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewis A. Hassell ◽  
Anil V. Parwani ◽  
Lawrence Weiss ◽  
Michael A. Jones ◽  
Jay Ye
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Cancer Registry ◽  
Cancer Registries ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
Electronic Format ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
National Project ◽  
Potential Barriers

Abstract Context.—The site-specific cancer checklists developed by the College of American Pathologists have the potential to improve the quality of data derived from pathology reports and incorporated into cancer registry databases and are now mandated report elements by various accrediting bodies. A pilot project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control National Project for Cancer Registries in 2004, brought 4 pathology services in 3 states, with differing baseline implementations of the checklists, the opportunity to partner with their state National Project for Cancer Registry and their laboratory information system vendors to evaluate the feasibility of using electronically encoded College of American Pathologists cancer checklists for melanoma and tumors of the breast and prostate. Objectives.—To identify existing and potential barriers to adoption of electronically encoded checklists and to also identify unique benefits not associated with text-only uses of the checklists. Design.—Participants mapped an implementation process from their current state to an electronic checklist–capable state. For a sample of cases of melanoma, prostate, and breast cancers, the checklist elements were captured and transmitted to the registry using Health Level 7 (version 2.3.1). Process assessments with adoption of electronic checklists were conducted to assess pathologist effect and other potential barriers. An evaluation of the utility and usefulness of electronic checklists was performed after the project. Results.—All 4 laboratories successfully performed the capture of individual data elements from the College of American Pathologists checklist into a discrete format suitable for electronic transmission. The effect on pathologist performance and laboratory workflow was neutral. Points of resistance were identified in the checklists and in individual users. Specific challenges in individual laboratories varied according to the personnel and the baseline system in use. Clinical responses to implemented changes were generally positive. Analysis of the postproject experiences of the laboratories showed expansion of use and additional utility in some, but not all, laboratories. Conclusions.—Pathology laboratory adoption of the College of American Pathologists cancer checklists in an electronic format suited to direct transmission to cancer registries poses business case, information technology, and human resource challenges. Laboratory information system vendor readiness to upgrade systems to facilitate this process helps to reduce some of these challenges. Personalities and preferences in practices may yet pose barriers to widespread adoption.

How to decrease the rejection rates: reasons of sample rejection and solutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-100
Author(s):  
Saadet Celik ◽  
Tuncay Seyrekel ◽  
Medeni Arpa
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Rejection Rates

AbstractObjective:Sample rejection is an important step in the laboratory related with the patient safety. Periodical analysis of rejected samples is necessary to define the causes of rejection and follow-up the requirements for staff training. In this study, we aimed to put forth the efficiency of trainings by analyzing the amount of rejected samples in Yozgat State Hospital.Materials and methods:Taken from laboratory information system (LIS), rejected sample statistics related to 8 month-data before training was compared with 8-month data after training between 07.2015 and 10.2016 are examined. These datas were compared in itself and to each other. All statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS (V15).Results:Before training, the average number of patients for the analysis included months was 34,733 [standard deviation (SD)±4031], the number of rejected samples was 397.7 (SD±85.3) and the average rejection percentage was 1.13 (min-max: 1–1.29). The average number of patients for the after training months was 39,426 (SD±4779), the number of rejected samples was 343.2 (SD±57.7) and the average rejection percentage was 0.87 (min-max: 0.62–0.98), Rejected sample rates were significantly lower interms of statistics in the after-training group (p=0.0001).Conclusion:Staff training takes a very important place preventing these mistakes. As it can be seen in our study, training helps decreasing rejection rates. It is suggested to schedule more trainings in order to decrease the rates to lower degrees.

Designing and evaluating functional laboratory information system requirements integrated to hospital information systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 788-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Farzandipour ◽  
Zahra Meidani ◽  
Monireh Sadeqi Jabali ◽  
Razieh Dehghan Bnadaki
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Hospital Information Systems ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
System Requirements

The development of a third generation system for entering microbiology data into a clinical laboratory information system

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 365-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur A. Eggert ◽  
Kenneth A. Emmerich ◽  
Carol A. Spiegel ◽  
Gary J. Smulka ◽  
Patricia A. Horstmeier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Laboratory Information System ◽  
Generation System
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