A model for selecting a clinical laboratory information system. A four-phase process.
Laboratory information systems (LISs) have become an essential part of an efficient and effective laboratory. In the past, selecting an LIS was a relatively simple procedure because there were only a few candidates to select from. Now, however, selecting an LIS from the myriad available has become a time-consuming and complex process. This article presents a multi-attribute utility (MAU) method for selecting an LIS. This MAU method has four phases: identifying LIS vendors and disseminating requests for proposals (RFPs), analyzing RFP responses and selecting the top three vendors, validating responses of the top three vendors, and selecting a primary vendor and preparing a formal recommendation. By following this four-phase process, laboratories will simplify the complex LIS selection process and increase their chances of selecting the best LIS for their needs.
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Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL.
Maffetone
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Suarez
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Whisler
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Bielitzki
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D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D003164:Competitive Bidding / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015233:Models, Statistical; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014481:United States