Did JCAHO clairify the standard for electronic data? If we have to apply the JCAHO standard, then Meditech's EMR or other clinical modules (we're C/S) don't meet that standard. What do they have in mind for paperless facilities?
College of Ameican Pathologists states in checklist item GEN.41096 among elements to be on the paper or electronic report: "5. Date of release of report (if not on the report, this information should be readily accessible)." I've been through CAP inspections for >15 years, and use of the internal inquiry has always been acceptable. By using internal inquiry, the actual date/time of each test is readily accessible going back to our very first Meditech specimen. That's the whole intent of maintaining this vast amount of data. This gives me the shivers. It's one thing to add a data element to a paper report and it's a shame that any laboratory has to rework reports for something that contradicts CAP. But I am more concerned abuot standards they may write relating to electronic reports, as we keep advancing toward a paperless environment. Judy Hill Bellin Health =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MTUsers WikiPedia at MTUsers.NET/mwiki ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list meditech-l@MTUsers.com http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l
