Overview

Clinical Operations manages the ordering, tracking, and reporting of diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and clinical procedures that support evidence-based patient care.

Key Capabilities

Laboratory Services

• Lab order entry and management
• Specimen tracking
• Results reporting and review
• Critical value alerts
• Microbiology cultures
• Pathology reports

Diagnostic Imaging

• Radiology order management (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
• PACS integration
• Radiologist workflow
• Image viewing and reporting
• Critical findings notification

Clinical Procedures

• Procedure ordering
• Scheduling and coordination
• Documentation
• Post-procedure monitoring

Standards & Protocols

• LOINC: Laboratory test codes
• SNOMED CT: Clinical terminology
• DICOM: Medical imaging format
• HL7 v2.x: Lab interfaces (ORU, ORM messages)
• FHIR: DiagnosticReport, Observation, ImagingStudy

Critical Results Management

Automatic alerts for life-threatening values:

• Lab: Critical high/low values
• Imaging: Unexpected findings (PE, pneumothorax, etc.)
• Notification workflow with read-receipt
• Escalation if not acknowledged

Quality & Safety

• Order appropriateness checking
• Duplicate test prevention
• Radiation dose tracking
• Contrast allergy alerts