Information Management Flashcards
Defined as a system that incorporates all the processes needed for effectively managing data—both incoming and outgoing patient information.
Information Management
_____ need to ensure that the laboratory has an effective information management system in place in order to achieve accessibility, accuracy, timeliness, security, confidentiality, and privacy of patient information.
Laboratory Directors
Important Elements of Information Management:
- Unique identifiers for patients and samples
- Standardized test request forms
- Logs and worksheets
- Checking processes to ensure the accuracy of data recording and transmission
- Protection against loss of data
- Protection of patient confidentiality and privacy
- Effective reporting systems
- Effective and timely communication
Elements under Logs and Worksheets:
Control logbooks
Calibration worksheets
Temperature monitoring worksheet
Result logbooks
The process by which information is exchanged and understood by two or more people, usually with the intent to motivate or influence behavior.
Communication
The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information using speech, signals, writing, or behavior.
Communication
The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas.
Communication
A system, such as mail, telephone, television, or computer, for sending and receiving messages.
Communication
The exchange or transmission of ideas, attitudes, or beliefs between individuals or groups.
Communication
Identify the Model of Communication:
To select symbols with which to compose a message.
Encode
Identify the Model of Communication:
The tangible formulation of an idea to be sent to a receiver.
Message
Identify the Model of Communication:
The carrier of communication.
Channel
Identify the Model of Communication:
To translate the symbols used in a message for the purpose of interpreting its meaning.
Decode
Identify the Model of Communication:
A response by the receiver to the sender’s communication.
Feedback
Identify the Person who Stated the Importance of Communication in Management Theories:
“The first executive functions is to develop and maintain a system of communication.”
Chester Barnard
Identify the Person who Stated the Importance of Communication in Management Theories:
“Organizational interaction depends on communications.”
Hicks
Identify the Person who Stated the Importance of Communication in Management Theories:
“The nature and used of communications in excellent companies are remarkable.”
Peters and Waterman
A plan used by the laboratory for the dissemination
of information.
Management Communication Strategy
Discuss the Cycle of Communication in Processing Laboratory Determination.
Circular Diagram: Physician, Patient/Laboratory Request, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Processing, and Releasing of Results
Request Form should contain at least the following information:
⚬ Laboratory procedure
⚬ Identification of the patient
⚬ Name of the physician
⚬ Date and time the specimen was collected
⚬ Date and time the specimen was received
⚬ Date, time and by whom the specimen was examined
⚬ Condition of any unsatisfactory specimen
⚬ Type of test or procedure performed
⚬ Results and date of reporting
General Qualities of a Laboratory Report:
⚬ Compactness
⚬ Consistency of terminology, format and usage of understandability
⚬ Clear and easy to understand
⚬ Statement of date and time of collection
⚬ Gross description and source of the specimen when pertinent
⚬ Sharp differentiation of reference or normal and abnormal values
⚬ The sequential order of multiple results on a single specimen
⚬ Identification of patient, patient location and physician
⚬ Assurance of accuracy of transcription of request
Who is responsible for all Laboratory Report?
Laboratory Head
1 of the 12 essential elements of the quality system.
Documents and Records
A major goal of keeping documents and records is _____.
To find information whenever it is needed.