Hi, I’m William, and I’ve been working in this lab for several years. Recently, there has been a push to make our system (lab information system) and providers’ systems or Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT) work together to share information. It’s been challenging, but worth it. Lab interoperability allows me to receive lab orders and share lab results more efficiently and securely. Sharing lab information with providers through CEHRT cuts costs for my hospital and improves the quality of patient care.
My name is Marissa, and I work at a clinical lab. Clinical labs conduct tests directly related to the care of patients. Human specimens such as blood, urine, tissue, or other bodily fluids are examined to assist with the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. Hospital labs perform many types of tests, including microbiology, serology, blood chemistry, immunohematology, hematology, cytology, and anatomic pathology tests. We work with providers to ensure patients receive accurate diagnoses and quality treatment.
Providers and clinical labs use Lab Information Systems (LISs) and CEHRT to share lab information and enhance patient care. The use of a standardized interface for interoperability between the LIS and CEHRT provides benefits for providers, patients, and clinical labs.