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The electronic medical record: implications for the laboratory.

R Forsman1

  • 1Outcomes, Mayo Collaborative Services, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Clinical Leadership & Management Review : the Journal of CLMA
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Clinical Information Systems

Background:

  • The integration of computerized patient record systems and electronic result inquiry systems is transforming healthcare delivery.
  • Mayo Clinic has utilized these systems for five years, managing a high volume of daily results and inquiries, predominantly from laboratory services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the goal of aligning laboratory services with clinical objectives through data-to-knowledge conversion.
  • To share experiences and quantify the impact of electronic systems on patient care and laboratory operations.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the application and daily usage of computerized patient record and electronic result inquiry systems.
  • Analysis of system-generated data, focusing on laboratory service inquiries and efficiencies gained.

Main Results:

  • Electronic result inquiry systems significantly reduced phone inquiries by 68%.
  • These systems handle 56,000 results and 170,000 inquiries daily, with 94% related to laboratory services.
  • Demonstrated a transition from electronic medical record concepts to practical application.

Conclusions:

  • Computerized patient record and electronic result inquiry systems are effective tools for improving patient care and operational efficiency in laboratory medicine.
  • The conversion of data into actionable information is key to realizing the full potential of these health informatics tools.

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