WEEK 13 Flashcards
(24 cards)
The following are appropriate DTO (Data Transformation Point) except..
Data back-up
Which LIS dictionaries determine security levels for all LIS users?
“Person” (or user) dictionary in conjunction with user type dictionary
LIS is subject to the regulatory standards outlining requirements for…
Secure access to the data and disaster recovery procedures
The main principle of Client-Server System is
It connects desktop clients to more powerful servers for faster data processing
Commonly LIS will interface with the following except…
Medical Technologists personal cell phone so results can be released quickly
In the hospital environment, data interfaced from EMR to LIS will most likely include the following…
Patient demographics and patient location within the Hospital
Ability to adapt to new laboratory methodologies is a key consideration in choosing a LIS.
True
This is the main characteristic of the Client-Server systems..
Typically it has a graphical user interface (GUI)
The ultimate goal of Data Processing is to provide relevant information to the designated user.
True
A Request for Proposal (RFP) should include the following except…
Vendor Organizational Chart
In Network Attached Data Storage model, data are stored on each local computer where data is produced.
False
Data and Information are one and the same. True or False?
False
What incentives were initiated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITEC) Act?
Financial incentives for healthcare providers and insurers to implement electronic medical records
What are the major steps required prior to implementation of LIS for clinical testing?
Selection, optimization, implementation, staff training and competency, LIS validation
The thick or fat client server becomes a single point of failure for all workstations that connect to the system through that particular thick client server. True or False?
False
Bi-directional interface allows one-way data flow: download-only or upload-only
False
The following team members must be included in your LIS selection committee except…
Human Resources representative
Pre-analytical stage of Information Management via LIS includes…
Management of future and standing orders, as well as Add-on orders
Data Security is one of the main considerations when choosing a LIS.
True
What criteria is NOT considered while selecting Laboratory Information System (LIS)?
client preference for operating systems
Acronym DBMS stands for?
Database Management System
Which of the following adequately describes an LIS Dictionary?
An auto-verification parameters dictionary
The main purpose of LIS demo is…
To evaluate main capabilities and functionalities of any given LIS
What benefit does an LIS provide to the public health practitioners?
Decreases the lag time between disease incident and data delivery to the public health labs