Laboratory Information Management System - hmislk/hmis GitHub Wiki

Overview

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) within CareCode HMIS is a sophisticated module designed to automate and streamline laboratory operations. It supports an extensive range of tests and investigations, offering customizable configurations to meet the unique needs of different departments and institutions within the healthcare setup.

Key Features and Functionalities

  1. Investigation Management

    • Flexible setup allows for shared or department-specific investigations.
    • Each investigation can be defined with attributes such as category, name, department, and charges associated with various fees.
    • Customizable report formats that dictate data capture, automation processes, reference ranges, and hard copy generation.

  2. Ordering and Billing

    • Integrated ordering and billing process that generates detailed bills with barcodes for each test ordered from OPD or wards.
    • Barcode integration facilitates sample identification and tracking throughout the testing process.

  3. Sample Collection and Processing

    • Barcode scanners at phlebotomy areas generate stickers for sample containers, enhancing sample management efficiency.
    • Samples received in the laboratory are processed with options for worksheet printing by Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs).

  4. Automated Testing and Analyzer Interfacing

    • Bi-directional communication with analyzers for automated test ordering and result retrieval.
    • Support for interfacing with a wide range of analyzers using ASTM protocol or other supported interfaces.

  5. Result Entry and Approval

    • Manual or automatic data entry for test results with a streamlined approval process for result validation.
    • Configurable notifications (SMS/Email) to patients with links to online reports upon result approval.

  6. Report Management

    • Secure report finalization with no further data entry allowed post-approval, unless reauthorized by an authorized user.
    • Multiple channels for report distribution, including hard copies, SMS links, emails, and access through a mobile app or web portal.

  7. Performance Analysis and Summaries

    • Comprehensive tools for analyzing laboratory performance, available through the Lab Summaries menu.
    • Insights into various aspects of lab operations, aiding in continuous improvement.

  8. Sample Collection Marking

    • Capabilities for marking sample collection through both web and standalone applications, ensuring efficient sample workflow management.
    • Specific privileges for sample collection marking, enhancing system security and control.

  9. Analyzer Interfacing and Automated Laboratories

    • Extensive support for analyzer interfacing, accommodating any analyzer with an interfacing or host manual, primarily using the ASTM protocol.
    • List of machines already interfaced, indicating the system's adaptability to various laboratory equipment.

Enhanced Laboratory Operations

The LIMS module is pivotal in optimizing laboratory workflows, from test ordering to result dissemination. It ensures precision in test processing, enhances patient communication, and provides robust tools for laboratory performance analysis. By integrating LIMS into the CareCode HMIS, laboratories can achieve higher efficiency, accuracy, and patient satisfaction, reflecting the overarching goal of improving healthcare delivery.

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