title: Taking the risk out of laboratory information systems.
abstract: Laboratory information systems (LISs) help laboratories deal effectively with regulations, technological change, economic pressures, and increased competition. Because they are such an essential part of the laboratory, it makes sense to do everything you can to reduce the risks associated with LISs. This article examines six areas of risk that could affect the successful acquisition and implementation of an LIS--vendor corporate failure, system failure, additional costs, delays in implementation, obsolescence, and noncompliance with regulations--and offers suggestions to help laboratory managers avoid these risk areas.
authors: D I
authors: DI
authors: Winsten
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D004868:Equipment Failure / Q000191:economics; D007221:Industry / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States