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The development of a third generation system for entering microbiology data into a clinical laboratory information system

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Increased demands on technologists' time and the desire to have electronic storage of patient information have led to numerous computer-based efforts to manage microbiology data. Our approach to the design of a new microbiology subsystem has been to maximize the functionality without requiring unusual input devices. DEC VT100-compatible terminals are used for data entry and display. Data are displayed taking advantage of such features of these terminals as reverse video, highlighting, and scroll windowing. Numerous single-key instructions for invoking functions and changing cursor positions have been implemented to minimize keystrokes and to anticipate the entry sequences of the technologists. A program that allows the quick location and display of specimens and results is also included in the package.

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    Arthur A. Eggert Ph.D., Kenneth A. Emmerich, Carol A. Spiegel Ph.D. (MT(ASCP), ABMM), Gary J. Smulka M.S., Patricia A. Horstmeier SM (MT(ASCP) & Marcia J. Weisensel SM (MT(ASCP)

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Eggert, A.A., Emmerich, K.A., Spiegel, C.A. et al. The development of a third generation system for entering microbiology data into a clinical laboratory information system. J Med Syst 12, 365–382 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00992685

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