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Integrating process control with the hospital information system: a laboratory model.

O J Marks, M Bienstock

    Software in Healthcare
    |July 9, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new system integrates clinical laboratory microcomputers with hospital mainframes, offering standalone features and seamless data integration for improved hospital operations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Informatics
    • Laboratory Automation
    • Health Information Systems

    Background:

    • Hospital mainframes often operate separately from clinical laboratory systems.
    • Integrating laboratory data into hospital information systems presents challenges.
    • Standalone laboratory systems lack hospital-wide data access.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel system for interfacing clinical laboratory microcomputers with hospital mainframes.
    • To present a solution that combines the advantages of standalone systems with mainframe integration benefits.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of microcomputer-based interfaces.
    • Development of data communication protocols between laboratory and mainframe systems.
    • System architecture design for seamless data flow.

    Main Results:

    • The system successfully interfaces microcomputers with the hospital mainframe.
    • It provides features typically found in standalone systems.
    • Integration benefits, such as centralized data access, are achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • The described system offers an effective solution for clinical laboratory and hospital mainframe integration.
    • This approach enhances data accessibility and operational efficiency within hospitals.

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