WMPI1605 - CME/CMLE - Laboratory Networks and Architecture-WMPI1605

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The document delves into the significance of networking in pathology informatics, covering topics like networking protocols, infrastructure supporting laboratory information systems, OSI model, network topologies, and security measures in wireless networks. It discusses client interfaces, peer-to-peer networks, hardware and software interfaces, health information exchange standards such as HL7, and challenges in HL7 implementation. The document details HL7 message structures, classes, and the evolution towards service-oriented architectures. It also explores the encapsulation of DICOM data within HL7 for radiology distribution and cancer data reporting. The text emphasizes the use of HL7 interfaces for exchanging crucial healthcare information and maintaining data integrity. Additionally, it addresses the standardization of HL7 messaging in the Australian healthcare system, patient identification challenges in the US due to the absence of a universal identifier, and the importance of RHIOs and EMPIs in aggregating patient data. The document also outlines HL7 messages for managing patient visits, observation results, and comprehensive healthcare data exchange.

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This material may also be found in your e-book for this course.

- Networking, Chapter 4
- Information Systems Interfaces and Interoperability, Chapter 8.

Pantanowitz L, Tuthill MJ, Balis UG. Pathology Informatics Theory and Practice. Chicago, IL: American Society for Clinical Pathology; 2012.

Keywords

Pathology informatics

Networking protocols

Laboratory information systems

OSI model

Network topologies

Wireless network security

HL7 standards

DICOM data encapsulation

Health information exchange

Patient data management