Implementing e-laboratory orders and results presents a very realisable opportunity as large amounts of Research and Development are not required and most, if not all, application solutions exist. There is however, significant stretch required in collaboration, infrastructure, business logic, and solutions development. The sector is willing and ready to initiate this project which will deliver real benefits to patients and healthcare providers.

The Cluster and HISAC have worked together, with the support of strong clinical leadership provided by the Midlands Regions DHBs and PHOs, to identify the Rotorua General Practice Group (RGPG) as a suitable primary care pilot site, and Lakes DHB as a suitable site for secondary care results viewing.  A similar collaborative approach will be followed to ensure an equally appropriate secondary care site for ordering is selected in due course.

The pilot programme proposal and the logical architecture are available here.