Abstract

JESUS, Ronaldo de et al. Laboratory Environment Management System: account of an experience with a transformational tool for laboratory management and health surveillance. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2013, vol.22, n.3, pp.525-529. ISSN 1679-4974.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742013000300018.

OBJECTIVE: to present a report on the experience of implanting the Laboratory Environment Management (GAL) system as a tool for monitoring and controlling laboratory tests. METHODS: GAL has been proposed as a tool for monitoring and controlling laboratory tests, vital to the management and monitoring of public health programs in Brazil. The report was compiled from documentary research. RESULTS: GAL has favoured the communication of information, providing input for improving the dissemination of assay and diagnostic test results as well as strategic plans for health. CONCLUSION: following GAL's implantation, there has been a substantial improvement in information management by public health laboratories.

Keywords : Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; Public Health Surveillance; Disease Notification; Public Health Laboratory Services.

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