Laboratory Information Systems
Infoway's Laboratory Information Systems program is aimed at accelerating the implementation of solutions that allow clinicians to view laboratory results and reports from all hospital, community and public health laboratories. The results will be linked to patients' Electronic Health Records (EHR), thereby providing additional resources for healthcare practitioners when diagnosing and treating patients.
Establishing standards for data management and electronic solutions that can facilitate this information exchange across all of Canada's provinces and territories is of prime importance. The use of compatible standards and communication technologies will ensure secure online viewing of patients' lab test results by authorized healthcare providers regardless of where the test was completed.
Laboratory test results are a vital part of a patient's EHR and provide healthcare professionals with data to support decision-making and case management at the point of care. Implementation of laboratory information systems will reduce unnecessary duplicate tests and help speed diagnosis and access to appropriate care. By ensuring the correct results are linked to the correct patient, patient safety will be enhanced and the healthcare provider will have a more complete and accurate medical profile to work with when assessing a patient's medical needs.
List of Projects
Program Benefits
- Quality
- Effectiveness: Improved quality and timeliness of laboratory results interpretation through the electronic access to laboratory test history and alerts for abnormal outcomes.
- Productivity
- Efficiency: Reduced costs related to the storage, dissemination and duplication of laboratory tests.
- Care Coordination: Increased access to laboratory test results across the continuum of care.
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