The Lab Information System (LIS) Upgrade and Expansion Implementation is the integration of lab systems in Winnipeg facilities, improving turnaround time for many of the processes. The LIS initiative was completed in April of 2007 with the introduction of a lab system upgrade to the St. Boniface General Hospital (SBGH) and expansion of the system to the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) and other Winnipeg region hospitals. Manitoba eHealth and Diagnostic Services of Manitoba (DSM) implemented an Upgrade and Expansion with a commercially supported LIS solution (Delphic) to all laboratories within the Winnipeg region. The intent of the implementation was to improve overall access to reliable and timely lab information by integrating and upgrading lab information systems operating in Winnipeg facilities.

System Components
The LIS Upgrade and Expansion utilizes three modules to enable the work of various lab disciplines:

1. Micro module supports Microbiology
2. Anatomical Pathology (AP) module supports Histology and Cytology
3. Multi-Lab supports Chemistry, Immunology, Respiratory and Hematology labs

Who is impacted ?

• Lab Technologists
• Physicians / Nurses

Clinical Benefits

• Provides ability to input lab results on line and improve access to lab results throughout hospital sites
• Decreases need for paper resulting in improved turnaround time for many of the processes
• Improves overall access to reliable and timely lab information at hospitals connected to the system

Administrative Benefits

• Will improve management’s ability to assess and manage workload and workflow

Major Milestones / Schedule
. Planning for the third phase, the delivery of a province-wide LIS is in development.