Quality Management System In Histopathology Laboratory- Part 6

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

This is broadly divided into paper-management and computer –based information management.  Information management system captures all the processes needed for data management.  This includes all in-coming and out-going patient information.

Elements of Information Management

·         Patient identifiers

·         Sample identifiers

·         Security of data

·         Reporting system

Common Information Management Problems

·         Insufficient patient data

·         Poor archiving

·         Incompatibility between computerized system and other electronic system causing data transmission problem

·         Incomplete data entry

Computer based Laboratory Information System

A computerized system for laboratory data is often called a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS or LIS). Each laboratory will have to decide on how this solution could be deployed for maximum benefit.  A lot of resources is always needed to embark on such a capital intensive effort as this.  Management support is critical to its attainment.

  Microsoft Access is also a simple software package for running a computerized system for laboratory data. 

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