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Charter Solutions, Inc.
3033 Campus Drive, Suite N160
Plymouth, MN 55441
USA
Tel: +1 (763) 230-610-0
Fax: +1 (763) 230-6110
Email: mark.jahn@chartersolutions.com
Web: http://www.chartersolutions.com
Contact: Mark Jahn

Charter Solutions is healthcare systems integration company focusing on business architecture, systems integration and custom development.

They have developed a web-based Lab Information Management System (LIMS) to automate manual workflow activities, integrate laboratory equipment, enhance the collection of necessary patient data, optionally integrate with clinic information and requisitioning systems, and support a wide variety of billing options. The goal was to replace a legacy MUMPS system and increase the operating efficiency of the lab.

A unique, customizable system was designed and developed with checks and balances as appropriate for quality control, second opinions, and automated mandatory reporting.

The system handles a variety of tests conducted by the laboratory including gynecological, surgical, and H. Pylori testing. It allows for the easy introduction of new tests and is scalable to allow for the lab’s growth. System highlights include:

- Touch screen and barcode technologies for specimen receiving
- Accessioning process automation reduces data entry, test prep, tracking
- Automated resulting capture for speedier response to requesting clinic.

The LIMS solution, Pathlab, was written in Java, utilizing an Oracle data base. Open Source components were utilized to help mitigate initial and recurring costs, including: JBoss, Tomcat, Hibernate, Jasper reports and JORAM for JMS. All external communications interfaces are HL7 compliant.

Pathlab effectively captures the desired workflow and includes appropriate checks and balances as defined by the business users. The system’s interfaces are easily navigable, and effectively capture the interactivity need of both pathologists and technicians.

In addition, the company provides a range of consulting services for Business Architecture, Integration, and F ull Lifecycle Development.