Beyond information retrieval and electronic health record use: Competencies in clinical informatics for medical education

This 2014 article by Hersh et al. represents an effort to better describe the competencies of clinical informatics as they relate to curriculum development at the Oregon Health & Science University. The group concludes with "a substantial number of informatics competencies and a large body of associated knowledge that the 21st century clinician needs to learn and apply," though not without recognizing their effectiveness must still be evaluated.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 37

September 22, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 37   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/30/2015 - The Integrated Lab: Why Holistic Thinking is Critical to your Strategic Planning It's time to take full advantage of your current lab informatics landscape by thinking holistically - not just about your lab processes, but about your business workflows as well. Holistically mapping your workflows and processes will enable you to map your entire process to the appropriate informatics systems that will be integrated together. Learn how in this webinar. 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 36

September 17, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 36   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution. 09/23/2015 - The Integrated Lab: Why Holistic Thinking is Critical to your Strategic Planning It's time to take full advantage of…

North Pole Lab Selects Omega 11 as its LIMS

With extensive research on different recording systems and professional experience, Alaska Analytical Laboratory's Laboratory Director found that Khemia’s Omega 11 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is the best for her small business needs.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 36

September 16, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 36   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Articles North Pole Lab Selects Omega 11 as its LIMS With extensive research on different recording systems and professional experience, Alaska…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 35

September 09, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 35   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 09/08/2015 - Request for Proposal - Case Management System Case Management System (CMS) for the…

Top 5 LIMS and LIMS Consulting Myths – Busted!

We all hear rumors and hearsay about LIMS and LIMS Consultants, but is there any truth to them?

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 34

September 02, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 34   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Recent News 09/02/2015 - Freezerworks Now Offering Validation Tool for Lab Sample Management Software Maker of laboratory sample management software making…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 33

August 27, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 33   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Articles Lab Informatics CSV – Not a Commodity While standardization is good, it would be a mistake to think that real…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 33

August 27, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 33   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Articles Lab Informatics CSV – Not a Commodity While standardization is good, it would be a mistake to think that real…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 13, Issue 33

August 26, 2015      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 13, Issue 33   In This Issue  Webcast Focus 09/23/2015 - LIMS Configuration 101 Webinar This short webinar is specifically for people considering a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) project, either installing one for the first time or upgrading their current system. Because the needs of every laboratory is different, even in the same industry, ease of LIMS configuration is key to the successful implementation and ongoing usability of any LIMS solution.  Articles Lab Informatics CSV – Not a Commodity While standardization is good, it would be a mistake to think that real…

Basics of case report form designing in clinical research

In this 2014 article published in Perspectives in Clinical Research, Bellary et al. argue that the development of electronic case report forms (eCRFs) requires clear standardization, organization, and implementation. The team concludes that "it is important to have design principles in mind well in advance before CRF designing is initiated" or risk poorly collected data and lack of user-friendliness.