The development of a third generation system for entering microbiology data into a clinical laboratory information system.
Increased demands on technologists' time and the desire to have electronic storage of patient information have led to numerous computer-based efforts to manage microbiology data. Our approach to the design of a new microbiology subsystem has been to maximize the functionality without requiring unusual input devices. DEC VT100-compatible terminals are used for data entry and display. Data are displayed taking advantage of such features of these terminals as reverse video, highlighting, and scroll windowing. Numerous single-key instructions for invoking functions and changing cursor positions have been implemented to minimize keystrokes and to anticipate the entry sequences of the technologists. A program that allows the quick location and display of specimens and results is also included in the package.
Eggert
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison 53792.
Emmerich
K A
KA
Spiegel
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CA
Smulka
G J
GJ
Horstmeier
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PA
Weisensel
M J
MJ
D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008829:Microbiology; D014922:Wisconsin