This is a paid plugin. Please contact us if you are interested in getting a quote for this module.

Introduction

The Workflow Plugin allows you to design highly customized lab workflows. A workflow is a sequence of “Tasks” configured based on the lab or study's specimen processing SOP. You can define multiple workflows according to local needs.

Benefits of workflow plugin

Improve productivity: We believe that by using Workflows, you can reduce your OpenSpecimen data entry time by more than 50%.
Improve data quality using validations.
Improve ease of use: The Workflows' regimented wizard-like structure ensures end users follow a step-by-step approach to complete the SOP.
Reduce training time for new users

Video

Example workflows

EDTA Whole Blood Processing

Citrate Plasma Processing

DNA or EDTA Plasma Processing

If you select case 1, all the case 2 tasks will be skipped and vice versa

Feature highlights

A workflow consists of multiple tasks in a wizard-like user interface
Each task can be an action (e.g., create a visit, receive specimen, create aliquots, store, etc.)
Each task can have data collection based on standard or custom fields
Branching logic based on the previous task
Workflows can be assigned to one or more CPs
Workflows can be assigned to user groups (e.g., blood processing is done by one user, tissue processing is done by another user)
Define validations and deviations
Waiting list of specimens (users can see how many specimens are waiting to be processed)

FAQs

What skills do you need to develop workflows?

A. You require some basic technical background because configuring workflows needs JSON and JavaScript (JS) files.

Can a workflow be used across multiple CPs?

A. Yes, you can use the same workflow if the procedure is the same for various CPs. For example, if two CPs process the serum tubes following a standard SOP, both can have a single workflow.