title: Implementation of a multirule, multistage quality control program in a clinical laboratory computer system.
abstract: We developed a computer subsystem that permits users to implement multirule, multistage quality control procedures. The subsystem runs as a task in the RelationaLABCOM information system and permits the collection of data from on-line instruments, as well as through manual (keyboard) entry. The choices of control rules and their combinations are at the discretion of each laboratory section, with the system automatically administering the chosen protocols for all the technologists working with the computer. Retrospective data analysis and statistics are available for review by laboratory personnel. The subsystem provides a significant improvement in the availability of real-time quality control at the bench.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison 53706.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Eggert
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Westgard
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Emmerich
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003628:Database Management Systems; D007256:Information Systems; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D012985:Software Design; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014922:Wisconsin