Effectiveness of Online Reporting in A Laboratory of A Tertiary Care Hospital – A Preliminary Study
2016; International organization of Scientific Research (IOSR); Volume: 15; Issue: 07 Linguagem: Inglês
10.9790/0853-150714346
ISSN2279-0861
AutoresSuresh Babu Ganji, Pavani Kiranmai Thandu, Suneetha Revupalli, Anitha Ramtenki, Sudhakar Kavali, Sameena Rahman, Ajitha Ganga, Hemalatha Desam, Laxmi Katna, Anil Kumar Malkajgiri, Rajeshwari Bommeraboyina, Madhukar Madapa, Umakanth Kheni,
Tópico(s)Electronic Health Records Systems
ResumoObjective: Errors in laboratory can occur at all levels; with the advent of technology errors in analytical stage were decreased compared to pre & post analytical stages.Advances in software technology and its integration in healthcare industry as HIS and LIS is a step forward to minimize pre and post analytical errors in the laboratory.In this study the effectiveness of online software in reporting results is compared with older manual reporting.Methods: Our one year old Health 4all (YouSee) online software with non interfaced instrumentation at Biochemistry laboratory was reviewed for its efficacy.We took feedback by Laboratory staff, clinical staff and patient attenders by interviews and opinions noted for drawing conclusions.Discussion: This study highlighted the importance of selection of proper and suitable software for a particular hospital, need of appropriate staff training and how it adds benefit in improving the quality of results and safety of patient data.Conclusion: Importance of integration of administration and laboratories in understanding the challenges; and acting in right direction by retrospection, can deliver quicker and better performance thus improving the quality of services and patient care.
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