Features and Functionality
Welcome to the Next Generation in Open Source Lab Information Systems
OpenELIS Global is an open‐source, community‐driven laboratory information system designed specifically for public health labs. Built on a modern API‐driven architecture and powered by industry standards, OpenELIS Global transforms daily operations—streamlining workflows, boosting accuracy, and ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing costs.
Comprehensive, Seamless Patient Management
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Unified Patient Records
Quickly add new patients locally and instantly synchronize detailed records with a centralized client registry.
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Effortless Data Integration
Search for existing patients and import demographic details automatically, including data captured via EMR centers.
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Optimized Clinical Workflows
Reduce duplicate data entry and enhance the accuracy of patient records, ensuring every lab interaction contributes to a shared, reliable health record
Fully Configurable Workflows & Advanced Analysis
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Tailored Sample Management
Configure and import sample types directly from EMRs using deep FHIR API integration, ensuring every detail—from collection times to personnel—is captured with precision.
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Custom Test Algorithms
Empower your team with a unique rule builder to define complex reflex test algorithms and calculated values, offering unmatched flexibility.
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Robust Results Entry & Quality Control
Benefit from an intuitive results entry system that accommodates everything from basic numerical data to intricate calculations. Built-in quality control workflows, including automatic alerts for sample non-conformity, guarantee timely interventions
Unparalleled Interoperability & Connectivity
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FHIR-Powered Ecosystem
Leverage HL7 FHIR standards to seamlessly exchange laboratory orders, results, and patient details with EMR systems. Comprehensive FHIR Implementation Guides streamline every integration.
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Network-Ready Integration
Connect every lab to a national information network, enabling lab-to-lab referrals, outbreak alerts, and centralized reporting. Even when offline, local instances continue functioning, synchronizing data once connectivity is restored
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Future-Proof Standards
Adapt effortlessly to emerging health technologies and evolving industry protocols, ensuring your lab remains at the forefront of innovation
Advanced Data Security & Regulatory Compliance
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End-to-End Encryption
Safeguard every transmission with point-to-point SSL encryption, AES-256 standards, and sophisticated multi-factor authentication protocols.
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Network Rigorous Compliance
Fully aligned with HIPAA, ISO standards, GDPR, and local regulations, OpenELIS Global protects sensitive lab and patient data at every touchpoint.
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Detailed Audit Trails
Adapt effortlessly to emerging health technologies and evolving industry protocols, ensuring your lab remains at the forefront of innovation
Integrated Inventory, Maintenance & Customization
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State-of-the-Art Inventory Management
Integrated seamlessly with Odoo, monitor reagents, test kits, and equipment in real time with automated reordering, barcode scanning, and precise stock alerts.
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Proactive Equipment Maintenance
Manage lab analyzers with an integrated scheduling module that records service history, calibration logs, and maintenance tasks—minimizing downtime and preserving instrument accuracy.
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Customizable Branding & Roles
Tailor the user interface, reports, and workflows to align with your lab’s identity. Configure user roles to enhance privacy and streamline operations for teams across diverse laboratory units
Real-Time Monitoring & Resilient Performance
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Dynamic Dashboards
With Prometheus and Grafana powering real-time monitoring, keep track of essential performance metrics, system health, and data transmission status—ensuring rapid response to any alert.
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Containerized, High-Availability Deployment
Designed for continuous operation (exceeding 99% uptime), OpenELIS Global leverages container-based deployment, automated failover, and real-time replication to guarantee uninterrupted lab operations.
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Robust Backup & Disaster Recovery
Benefit from a dual backup strategy that combines local backups with centralized, high-availability configurations to secure your data against hardware failures or network disruptions.
OpenELIS Technical Overview
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Modern, Open-Source Architecture
OpenELIS Global is built entirely on an open-source tech stack, embracing technologies like React for a highly responsive and customizable user interface. With a containerized deployment (using Docker or similar platforms), the system is both agile and scalable—eliminating costly licensing fees while inviting community-driven innovation. This approach not only enhances system performance but also allows rapid adaptation to evolving clinical needs.
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Robust API & Interoperability
At its core, OpenELIS Global leverages the HL7 FHIR R4 standard to simplify data exchange across healthcare systems. A comprehensive, well-documented API enables. Seemless integration.
- Seamless Integration: Connect with EMRs, lab analyzers, and national health registries.
- Standardized Data Models: Use of JSON-based FHIR resources (such as Task, ServiceRequest, and Communication) standardizes workflows and minimizes data discrepancies.
- Interoperability at Scale: From local labs to a national lab information network, the platform consistently delivers unified data streams—empowering rapid decision-making and enhanced public health response.
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Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance
Security is paramount in OpenELIS Global. The platform incorporates:
- Advanced Authentication: Multi-factor authentication, OAuth2, and SAML integration (compatible with Keycloak) ensure only authorized access.
- Encryption Protocols: AES-256 encryption and SSL-secured communications protect data from unauthorized access.
- Audit & Logging: Every user action and API interaction is meticulously logged in a centralized audit trail, facilitating forensic reviews, compliance checks, and real-time security monitoring.
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High-Availability & Disaster Recovery
With an emphasis on operational resilience, OpenELIS Global deploys on both local and centralized infrastructures:
- Offline-First Design: Lab operations continue seamlessly even without internet access, with automatic synchronization once connectivity returns.
- Containerized Resilience: Using persistent data volumes and automated backup processes, the system recovers swiftly from disruptions.
- Failover & Load Balancing: Secondary server configurations, heartbeat monitoring, and clustering techniques ensure minimal downtime—even in the face of hardware or network failures.
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Real-Time Monitoring & Analytics
The technical backbone of OpenELIS Global is enhanced through:
- Dynamic Performance Dashboards: Powered by Prometheus and Grafana, monitor server health, data transmission timestamps, disk space, and overall system performance.
- Automated Alerts: Proactive alerting mechanisms ensure that technical and security anomalies are addressed promptly, maintaining peak system integrity and performance.
- Enhanced Data Pipeline: A FHIR-based data pipeline transforms complex, nested lab data into flattened tables optimized for rapid reporting, analytics, and seamless integration with external data visualization systems.
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Customizable & Scalable Deployment
The platform’s strength lies in its adaptability:
- Role-Based Access & Custom Workflows: Empower laboratories with highly flexible user roles that customize interfaces and workflows according to departmental needs, ensuring data security and operational efficiency.
- Scalable Across Multiple Environments: Proven in hundreds of labs—whether in well-resourced urban centers or remote regions with intermittent connectivity—OpenELIS Global scales robustly while maintaining quality and compliance.
Experience the OpenELIS Global Advantage
OpenELIS Global isn’t just another lab information system—it’s a revolutionary tool that empowers laboratories with precision, security, and efficiency. Whether you’re seeking to streamline daily operations or drive dynamic public health improvements, OpenELIS Global stands ready to elevate your laboratory to new heights.
What about features I don’t see listed?
OpenELIS Global is continuously evolving, and while we strive to offer a wide range of features, this list is not exhaustive. If there are specific functionalities you need, they may already exist within our system or be in development. We encourage you to explore our roadmap or engage with our community to see what’s available.
If you have unique requirements that aren’t currently supported, you can contribute to the project or collaborate with our vibrant community of developers and experts. Whether you’re looking to build new capabilities or seeking someone to assist in implementation, OpenELIS Global fosters an open-source environment where innovation thrives. Your input helps shape the platform’s future, ensuring it remains adaptable and powerful for all users. Let’s build something great together!