Photostatic reporting in a hospital bacteriology laboratory.
A method of reporting results of tests performed in a hospital bacteriological laboratory is described in which a modified commercially available electrostatic copier is used. This device was designed for a hispital system in which more than one report per specimen is issued and in which rubber stamps are widely used and frequently changed. It has been working satisfactorily for more than six months. It increases accuracy and saves time and money. Attention to the clarity of reproduction is necessary. It is suggested that this system could be modified for other laboratory reporting systems.
D001432:Bacteriology; D003308:Copying Processes; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D007753:Laboratories; D008499:Medical Records