Anatomic Pathology LIS Tour with Allison Still: A Webinar Recap

Allison Still is an experienced Laboratory Information System (LIS system, medical LIS) Product Specialist with real-world experience as a former operations analyst and LIS software consultant at an independent pathology group. That deep industry knowledge was recently displayed during a LigoLab anatomic pathology LIS software tour.

What follows is a recap of her excellent tour plus an on-demand recording of the pathology lab report software webinar. If you’re tired of the issues in your current LIS system software and would like to learn more about what LigoLab offers you’re encouraged to watch the recording and request a lab pathology software demonstration. 

A Guided Tour of LigoLab’s Anatomic Pathology LIS 

Even though advanced anatomical pathology software is readily available, legacy LIS systems supported by legacy laboratory information systems vendors continue to frustrate pathology groups. These LIS systems typically have reliability and performance issues, limited functionality, inefficient lab workflow, and time-consuming manual processes. 

The main goal of this LigoLab webinar was to show pathologists, lab managers, and those residing in laboratory C-suites that they no longer need to deal with their LIS system software limitations. Instead of dealing with the pain and being restricted by artificial barriers to growth, attendees saw firsthand how an advanced LIS system solution like the LigoLab Informatics Platform can modernize a laboratory and deliver the flexibility and functionality it needs to overcome the pain points and scale efficiently.

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A List of Laboratory Information System Functions Covered During the Anatomic Pathology Software Tour 

The anatomic pathology LIS software tour began with a quick welcome and acknowledgment of the attendees. From there Still opened her 30-minute presentation by sharing her LIS software training environment, enabling attendees to see what she was seeing. 

She covered the following topics while expertly navigating through LigoLab’s anatomic pathology LIS module.

• Grossing Touchscreen: A straightforward and intuitive user interface for grossing technologists to record critical information about the specimens they are processing. The anatomic pathology LIS application is best used with a stylus and it’s designed to work seamlessly with barcode scanners and label printers, enhancing efficiency and reducing the chance for errors.

• Histology Work Log: A detailed audit of specific histology actions performed during processing (from grossing to blocks and slides).

• Error Tracking: How “workflow actions” can be applied to any entity (a specimen, a lab order, and a lab report are the most common) to identify issues that address them as the specimen is processed.

• Case Assignment/Distribution: The automated distribution of pathologist cases in a fair, balanced, efficient way based on factors like licensure, specialization, customer preferences, case weight, and caseload. 

• QA & Statistical Reporting: How to run stat reports based on specific entities, how to access and distribute them, and how filters can be configured and saved as search templates.

Learn More: The Role of Anatomic Pathology Software in Optimizing Laboratory Workflow Management

Questions Related to Laboratory Information Systems and the Pathology Lab Software Tour

An interactive Q&A session followed the tour with Still fielding some excellent questions from a very interested group that included current LigoLab users and other potential customers who were getting a first look at LigoLab’s laboratory information system software solution. 

Here is a sample of some of the questions directed toward Still:

• Does your LIS system utilize CAP (College of American Pathologists) templates for anatomic pathology software reports? Yes, LigoLab integrates with the CAP templates. 

• Regarding the case assignment and distribution feature, when can this assignment take place? The LIS system is extremely flexible so case assignments can happen any time during the lab workflow. For larger labs, a devoted queue is the best option. 

• How does the LigoLab platform work with voice recognition/dictation? Is 3M Fluency Direct compatible with LigoLab? Yes, the LIS system software is compatible with all voice recognition software. Most of our current customers use Fusion Narrate and Dragon Dictation Software. 

• Which EHRs (Electronic Health Records) can LigoLab integrate with for bidirectional order and result exchange? The LigoLab platform can integrate with all EHR systems. We've never encountered a laboratory software system we couldn't integrate with.

The Next Laboratory Information System Software Webinar is Set for October 

For those who enjoyed or may have missed this most recent webinar and anatomic pathology LIS software tour, LigoLab plans to host another tour soon. Stay tuned for more information. 

Also, if you have an idea for a future LigoLab webinar that you’d like to see, please contact us with your suggestion at info@LigoLab.com.

Learn More: Select From All of LigoLab’s On-Demand Webinars 

Empowering Labs to Modernize and Flourish in the Modern Age

For nearly two decades, LigoLab has been a trusted partner for medical laboratories like yours, dedicated to empowering them to modernize and automate with the LigoLab Informatics Platform, an advanced and comprehensive LIS laboratory information system designed to revolutionize operations by supporting every role, department, and case within your lab.  

By reducing complexity with standardization, LigoLab has transformed countless laboratory facilities, and we’re ready to do the same for yours, too. Through innovation and partnership, we’ve enabled our customers to stand out in their markets, achieve rapid growth, enhance compliance measures, and most importantly, boost their net collections.

Case Study: Summit Pathology - Achieving Laboratory Profitability Amidst Operational Pressures

The LigoLab platform is an all-in-one laboratory workflow management system built around efficiency and profitability. It includes fully integrated solutions for lab information system workflow, lab revenue cycle management (lab RCM), and direct-to-consumer lab testing (DTC) interactions. Each solution shares the same database and pathology lab software infrastructure, ensuring the highest level of data integrity and streamlined lab workflow. This sets the platform apart from homegrown and legacy healthcare LIS alternatives that lack functionality and require multiple disparate systems. 

LigoLab offers a dynamic, adaptable, and all-encompassing informatics platform that scales with you and unlocks new opportunities for growth and success. It evolves with your laboratory’s growth journey by providing an ever-expanding array of features plus best-in-class development and support. 

Join us and experience your lab’s transformation into a thriving enterprise organization.

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