syngo® Lab Data Manager System Overview Online Training

Welcome to the syngo® Lab Data Manager System Overview Online Training course. syngo Lab Data Manager is a diagnostic informatics system that: Streamlines analytic functions with multiple instruments, LIS and Siemens Data Center Combines syngo Lab Data Manager Result Manager and syngo Lab Data Manager Quality Control to efficiently manage data Supports clinical process using advanced technology management Select Next to continue.   Access and use the system iGuide and Context Sensitive Help (Onboard Help) Describe the intended use of syngo Lab Data Manager Distinguish between software screens Identify hardware components After successfully completing the course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. What is syngo Lab Data Manager?  syngo Lab Data Manager is a diagnostic informatics system that streamlines analytic functions with multiple instruments, LIS and Siemens Data Center and combines syngo Lab Data Manager Result Manager and syngo  Lab Data Manager Quality Control to efficiently manage data.   Applications Learn more about Applications. Tab TitleTextResult Manager  Result Manager syngo Lab Data Manager contains applications that manage your patient, sample and quality control data.  Result Manager provides organized lists of your most recent patients, sample and result information. Details can be easily accessed from the lists and action may be taken on samples and results. Result Manager also provides definable rules, which can initiate reflex testing, calculation and hold transmission of results for users to review. Quality Control  Quality Control provides organized lists of quality control information. Details about particular controls can be accessed easily, such as Levey-Jennings charts and statistics.  Customized QC reports can be generated and printed as needed.  When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.   Workflow Management Learn more about Workflow Management. syngo Lab Data Manager is a separate but integrated system that helps manage the workflow of instruments and the laboratory information system (LIS).  Samples are ordered in the LIS and downloaded to syngo Lab Data Manager.  Multiple instruments are connected to syngo Lab Data Manager. When a sample is introduced to a connected instrument, a query is sent to syngo Lab Data Manager, which routes the appropriate order to the instrument processing the sample. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. Security Learn more about Security.   syngo Lab Data Manager protects your data and system using several security measures. In the basic installation, instruments are connected to syngo Lab Data Manager, which communicates to Siemens Data Center via the internet.  Firewalls protect the system by blocking any unsolicited requests from the internet. The internet connection is secure through the use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for all transmissions to the Siemens Data Center. This service provides valuable anti-virus updates to syngo Lab Data Manager, as well as software updates. Additionally, the service allows for assistance in troubleshooting by Siemens personnel. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. syngo Lab Data Manager consists of the following components: Server Monitor Keyboard/Mouse UPS Ethernet Switch Printer Hardware Component Overview Learn more about syngo Hardware Components. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage File The 24 inch monitor is used to view the software.  A keyboard and mouse are standard with the system. An Ethernet switch connects the LIS and multiple instruments to syngo Lab Data Manager. A UPS is used to provide emergency power to the system in the event of a power failure. The server is the main computer for the system. A printer can be used to print reports on syngo Lab Data Manager and can be used for certain connected instruments. Within the syngo Lab Data Manager software: Log into the system Identify screen layout Launch applications Screen Layout Learn more about common software features. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage FileContent Area: Display area for the current content.iGuide and Information: Links to contact information, the iGuide and software information.Title Bar: Displays the application title in the center, the company logo on the left, and the quick search area on the right.Header: Displays the computer name and the user name of the user currently logged in Links to contact information, the iGuide and software information Top Navigation: Provides drop-down menus to commonly used screens. Applications Learn how to access the Result Manager and Quality Control applications from the main screen. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage File Quality Control Main Screen: Closing the application is just as simple. When finished with the application, select the close icon in the upper right corner of the application window.   Result Manager Main Screen: Closing the application is just as simple. When finished with the application, select the close icon in the upper right corner of the application window. Log into system Learn how to log into syngo Lab Data Manager Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1 To log into system: Type the username and password. Select the arrow Select Next to continue.Strong passwords must meet the following criteria: 8 characters 1 uppercase character 1 lowercase character 1 number Tip:  Each time you login to the system, you will be required to acknowledge a Legal Notice.  To do this, review the Legal Notice that appears and select OK. Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.To gain access to the system, you must login with a user name and password. When finished typing, select the arrow next to the fields. Select Next to continue.2 You now have access to syngo Lab Data Manager.When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close this window and continue.You now have access to the syngo Lab Data Manager system and software. Congratulations.  You have completed the syngo Lab Data Manager System Overview Online Training course.   Once you have reviewed the content on this page, you may proceed to the assessment portion of the course. Describe the intended use of syngo Lab Data Manager syngo Lab Data Manager is a separate but integrated system in your lab that helps manage the workflow of your instruments and laboratory information system. Samples are ordered in the LIS and downloaded to syngo Lab Data Manager. Multiple instruments are connected to syngo Lab Data Manager and when a sample is introduced to a connected instrument, a query is sent to syngo Lab Data Manager, which routes the appropriate order to the instrument processing the sample.   Identify hardware components syngo Lab Data Manager consists of the following components: Server Monitor Keyboard/Mouse UPS Ethernet Switch Printer Distinguish between software screens Within the syngo Lab Data Manager software users can: Log into the system Access Applications Result Manager Quality Control Access and use the system iGuide and Context Sensitive Help (Onboard Help): The Operator’s Guide: an indexed and searchable multimedia format called iGuide. Onboard help provides descriptions and instructions for using the software. Context sensitive means that the content is specific to the current page. Use the iGuide to search for information Use Context Sensitive Help for guidance about a specific software screen Select Next to continue. The Operator’s Guide is an indexed and searchable multimedia format called iGuide. Onboard help provides descriptions and instructions for using the software. Context sensitive means that the content is specific to the current page. Use the iGuide to search for information Use Context Sensitive Help for guidance about a specific software screen.   Using the iGuide Learn how to use the iGuide to locate information about the syngo Lab Data Manager. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1 The iGuide application is used to find helpful information about syngo Lab Data Manager.  It can be accessed by selecting iGuide in the header or footer of the screen.   Select iGuide in the header to continue. Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The iGuide is used to find helpful information about syngo Lab Data Manager applications. It can be accessed by selecting iGuide in the header or footer of the Lab Data Manager application screens.2 The Contents tab organizes the iGuide topics into books.  Selecting a book will show the topics within the chapter.   Select Chapter 2: System Overview to continue. Enter your script here.3 Chapter 2: System Overview now displays additional pages and books that relate to the System Overview topic.   Let's explore the Index tab. Enter your script here.4 The Index tab is an alphabetical listing of topics.  Selecting a letter will display all of the topics starting with the chosen letter.   Select A to continue. Enter your script here.5 A specific topic can be selected to view the  information.  Let's review how to manage action alerts.   Select manage under action alerts. Enter your script here.6 Managing Action System Updates is displayed.   Let's explore the Search tab. Enter your script here.7 The Search tab allows the user to type in a specific topic.  A search of the document is performed by the system and all relavant topics are displayed in a ranked order. Once a specific topic is found it can be added to the Favorites tab for quick access in the future.   Select the Favorites tab. Enter your script here.8 Once a topic has been found using Contents, Index or Search it can easily be added to the Favorites tab.   Select the Add button on the Favorites tab to add a topic for future reference. Enter your script here.9 QC Alerts has been added to the Favorites tab. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.  Enter your script here. The Quality Control feature has been removed from Version VA12C. If your system is operating with Version VA12C, then the following is in effect: All access to QC features have been removed QC will continue to upload to the LIS even when QC screens are disabled QC rules for holding patient results will no longer function For further information, refer to the “syngo Lab Data Manager and syngo Lab Process Manager Version VA12C Release Notes” or contact your local Siemens support. Select Next to continue.