Ancillary Systems

Understand the types of ancillary systems available and how they interact with the EHR

Task:  Draw an interface diagram that includes an EHR, a LIS, and a PACS or RIS.

Make a systems diagram with arrows and identify what information would need to be interfaced between systems. For example, the EHR would send the order information to the RIS, and the RIS would send the image pointer to the EHR.

Create your diagram using Word, Visio, Excel, etc. or Draw a diagram on paper and submit a picture – if you choose to draw your diagram and submit a picture, make sure your writing is legible, or submit a word document describing the flow of the data with your submission.