QuickTEST - Implement mass testing with Corona quick tests easily and quickly
Rapid antigen tests for SARS-Cov2 viruses are a good way to detect infections directly - and not only in the private sector. The use of rapid tests is also becoming increasingly important for companies, nursing homes, schools or testing stations. To be able to perform rapid tests efficiently for such mass testing, we have developed QuickTEST.
With QuickTEST, order data can be entered individually or imported collectively for mass testing. All that is required is a list of the persons to be tested and their cell phone numbers. This is already stored in the system as a template and can be filled out in advance by companies, e.g. by the HR department.
For clear assignment, the rapid tests are provided with a barcode label before they are performed. Once the result is available, it can be assigned to the respective person with just a few clicks. This is even faster with the barcode control: the barcode affixed to the rapid test is scanned to open the corresponding order. Depending on the result, a barcode for "positive" or "negative" is then scanned. After a short confirmation, the result is finally sent to the respective person via SMS. In this way, the findings can be processed in a few seconds without having to operate the keyboard or mouse even once in between.
The person tested conveniently receives their test result directly via SMS on their smartphone. This also ensures that no one has to wait on site and that there are no crowds.
QuickTEST can be used as a stand-alone solution for test stations or similar. For QuickCON users there is also the possibility to integrate QuickTEST into LabMessenger and make it available to submitters. You can find more information here or simply contact us. We would be happy to show you in a short presentation how easy mass testing with Corona rapid tests can be implemented thanks to QuickTEST.
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QuickCON: Digital signature now integrated in LabMessenger
With the Digital Signature module, bills requiring a signature can be signed digitally in the doctor's office - paperless and fast. The module is now available in LabMessenger.
What can the Digital Signature module do?
At the sender's site, a digital certificate is generated from the patient data and the laboratory request, which can also be viewed in a preview. For the signature, communication is established with the eHBA using a card reader and the certificate is given the Qualified Electronic Signature (QES). Batch signing of all bills is also possible - saving a lot of time. It is clearly visible which documents still need to be signed. In the laboratory, the signed slips are exported directly to the LIS. The module can be used under both Windows and macOS.
Thanks to the Digital Signature, there is no need to print bills anymore and the signature is done in no time.
What is new?
From now on, the module is integrated directly in LabMessenger. This simplifies installation and operation as well as support. In addition, the direct integration means that there is no need to use third-party components on the client side - which increases the speed of the tool. All order data is now stored directly on the QC server, so that only the electronic signature needs to be transferred from the sender to the QC server. This reduces data traffic and makes the transfer significantly faster.
You would like to learn more about it? Then simply contact us. We would be happy to present the module to you in a personal meeting.
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Dual leadership for BS software development
Our management is getting reinforcement: From 01.01.2021 Jürgen Bucher will share the management of the company together with Jens Böttinger. As head of development for many years, Jens was significantly involved in the creation of all software solutions and knows the company like no other.
"Jens has been with us since 2009 and since then has been significantly involved in the establishment and development of our products and components. Therefore, it was only logical that he would take over this task at some point and I am very happy about the support," says Jürgen Bucher about the new top management.
While Jürgen will devote himself even more to commercial activities in the future, Jens will be primarily responsible for the development area. With so much concentrated experience and know-how, we definitely couldn't ask for a better management team.
Jens is looking forward to his new office with a lot of motivation and anticipation: "I am looking forward to the future task and would like to thank Jürgen for the trust he has placed in me." We congratulate Jens on his new task and wish him every success. In any case, the future of BS software development is secured.
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2020 - A look back at an eventful year
The year 2020 will remain a lasting memory for all of us. The Corona pandemic threw a lot of things into disarray and pushed most other issues into the background. It was no different for us - priorities were reset, training days were postponed, trade shows were cancelled and meetings were held from the home office. Despite all the circumstances, we accomplished a lot this year and learned a lot about ourselves in the process.
Through our industry, we are very close to the corona action. We know first-hand the work that medical practices and laboratories are doing on a daily basis right now and the challenges they are facing. Accordingly, many of the projects we completed this year were related to the corona virus in some way. This included connecting labs to the Corona Warn app as well as adapting our order entry to mass testing at Corona test stations, airports, companies, etc. We often had to respond to ever-changing requirements in order to implement the appropriate solution quickly and reliably.
With a lot of commitment, the odd night shift and special working conditions in the home office, our team mastered the daily challenges and did a great job. In this way, we were also able to make a contribution in the fight against the pandemic.
Many companies and their employees are currently struggling with the economic consequences of the pandemic. We are aware that we work in an industry that is less affected by this and we do not take it for granted. Every Christmas, we donate an amount to humanitarian organizations to give something back to those in a less privileged situation. This year, such support is perhaps more important than ever. 10,000 euros will therefore go to various regional and national organizations. Among them are "Aktion 100 000 und Ulmer helft" and "Ulms kleine Spatzen e.V.", which we would like to support with 3,000 euros each. The remaining 4,000 euros will be divided between the "Sterntaler für Afrika e.V." association , the "Straßenkinderhilfe e.V." and the "Plan-for-the-planet Foundation". We are convinced that every contribution makes a difference and can help - especially in this crisis.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and partners for the trust they have placed in us over the past year. We are looking forward to further cooperation and look forward to the new year with confidence. Until then, we wish you peaceful and relaxing holidays.
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Successful Covid mass testing for companies with QuickCON Order Entry.
To break corona infection chains within the workforce, many companies have responded by offering their employees the opportunity for free on-site testing. Such mass testing can be a challenge for the laboratory, especially for larger companies. For this very reason, we have added the module "Series Testing" to QuickCON Order Entry. This is already being used successfully by several laboratories, including the MVZ for Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology Koblenz-Mittelrhein.
"We repeatedly receive requests from large companies that want to have their employees tested. However, corporate testing requires a different procedure than testing stations visited by individual patients. With QuickCON Order Entry, we can implement such projects optimally," says Christian Schaab, IT manager at Labor Koblenz.
The big advantage is the list function of the Order Entry. Thanks to this, COVID 19 orders can be read in collectively. All that is needed is a list of all employees to be tested, which is provided by the company. An individual QR code is then generated for each employee from the data entered. When it's the person's turn, the QR code is scanned by the laboratory staff on site and assigned to the smear. All orders can thus be entered directly with just a few clicks. The labels are printed automatically.
In this way, testing can be carried out on a larger scale in a short time. This gives all those involved a measure of security and can ultimately have a positive effect on the further course of infection.
We are pleased that we can support our customers, such as the Koblenz laboratory, a little bit in their so important work.
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QuickLIS Zyto - the information system for cytology
The time is coming soon. With QuickLIS Zyto, our latest development, which was developed specifically for cytology, will be released at the beginning of 2021. QuickLIS Zyto covers the entire examination spectrum of gynecological cytology. This includes cytological findings, HPV findings, IHC findings and other examinations.
The individual functions enable simple and clear management of cytology findings. All work steps can be carried out with just a few clicks - from digital order entry and reporting to the billing of panel doctors and private invoices and quality management. Open questions are quickly clarified with the chat function.
QuickLIS Zyto offers numerous user-specific setting options. For example, you can create your own lists or perform statistical queries according to specific criteria. Access and modification rights can also be configured individually. In addition, almost any laboratory device can be connected to the system.
Thanks to its intuitive user guidance and clear, concise design, QuickLIS Zyto is child's play to operate, ensuring a stress-free and smooth workflow in the laboratory.
You want to know more? Then simply contact us. We would be happy to present our new development to you in person.
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Quickly and securely recorded - COVID Order Entry for test stations
Whether it's corona testing stations at airports or train stations, fever outpatient clinics, testing in companies or community facilities. With COVID Order Entry, all orders are entered quickly and easily on site. All orders can also be entered collectively for patient lists. The Forms 10C and Sample OEGD required here for entrants from high-risk countries can be requested directly with COVID Order Entry.
For patients with health insurance, the master data is simply read in via the electronic health card. For travelers from high-risk countries, there is the option of entering their data via a website before the test is performed. This can be made available in several languages. A QR code is then generated from the master data entered. When it is the turn of the person concerned, the QR code is scanned by the staff on site so that all the data is read in automatically.
All orders can be exported as Excel files with all relevant data. The required forms, labels and, if applicable, IGEL contracts are automatically created and printed. In addition, a DIN A4 form with the patient data, the respective QR code and a declaration for the employer can be printed for each person tested.
Our software solution is already used by several test stations. If you are also interested, simply contact us. We would be happy to present COVID Order Entry to you personally.
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Training days 2020 - a lot of input by far
Postponed is not canceled - that applies to many events this year. It was the same for us when planning this year's training days. We were all the more pleased to finally be able to hold them in October, albeit with distance and masks. For the first time, we were able to welcome the participants in our own premises and present the latest developments and enhancements of our software solutions to them here.
In a hands-on workshop, the participants had the opportunity to get to know our latest modules and functions. Among other things, the focus was on our new Order Entry including extensions as well as the digital signature and the knowledge module. In an outlook, our guests got a small foretaste of future developments and projects.
Even though the evening event had to be cancelled this year due to Corona, a nice dinner and pleasant conversations provided an adequate alternative.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our guests once again. We are pleased with the consistently positive response we received despite the unusual circumstances and look forward to the next training days again with excitement.
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Available now: QuickCON OrderEntry
No matter what area of laboratory medicine is involved, with our new QuickCON OrderEntry every digital laboratory request is completed with just a few clicks. The intuitive system is characterized by its high speed and minimal loading times, while offering its users maximum flexibility and individuality.
If a new order is created on the sender side, all patient data and diagnoses are automatically transferred from the physician information system and can be supplemented with additional information. Intelligent selection options facilitate the choice of analytes to be examined. In addition, senders can create their own profiles and request cards, which significantly simplifies regularly recurring examinations in particular. In the shopping cart, all analyses to be requested are categorized according to billing and clearly displayed.
As soon as an order is sent, the laboratory number is entered and an index card entry is created. The required labels are automatically printed in the correct quantity and all relevant slips are created.
The laboratory has the option of defining requirement maps and profiles individually. A wide range of options are available for maximum flexibility. In addition, individual sets of rules can be defined, eliminating possible sources of error from the outset, for example if the number of examinations of certain analytes is limited by the health insurance company.
In addition, forms and labels can be designed and configured as desired - without any programming knowledge.
Our latest development has been natively developed for Windows and Mac OS and can be connected to almost any physician information system.
You want to learn more? We would be happy to show you the QuickCON OrderEntry in a personal presentation.
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COVID-19 Patient App
In view of the current situation regarding the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the main thing is to save time. We have therefore been working flat out in recent days on a new patient app that will ensure faster processes in diagnostics.
The app informs patients tested for SARS-CoV-2 about their findings by means of a traffic light system. In the event of a positive result, all necessary measures can be initiated as quickly as possible.
For this purpose, the collection centers for COVID-19 tests receive label sheets, each with two QR codes that belong together. When a swab is taken from a patient - for example, at a drive-in test station - the patient receives a label. the patient receives a label. The patient can download the app from the relevant app store and log in using the QR code or the ID number on the label. The sample is sent to the laboratory together with the second barcode. Here, the barcode for the order (in any LDT-relevant data field) is scanned. The finished report is exported and scanned in the laboratory for a possible COVID-19 examination and an existing BS order code. The findings result for this order code is entered on the central server. As soon as the findings are available, the patient receives a push notification.
With our app, the patient is informed about his test result in real time , which is clearly displayed by means of a traffic light system. This eliminates the need for a telephone query, thus relieving the burden on the responsible departments and keeping the telephone lines free. This saves valuable time.
The app can be downloaded free of charge from the respective app store and is compatible with all laboratory information systems. The tools for the laboratories are ready to use. In addition, thanks to the HERMA company, we have free labels for 125,000 tests that can be forwarded directly to interested laboratories.
Some large laboratories are already using our app. If you are also interested, please feel free to contact us.
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School and then?
With this question in mind, many of the more than 40,000 students surely arrived at the 10th Ulm Education Fair, which ended on Saturday after three eventful and informative days. 280 exhibitors in 7 halls were well prepared to give many a visitor an answer to this question and to show them perspectives for starting their careers.
We were there for the first time as an exhibitor to present our training and study opportunities and, not least, our company itself. The focus of the many discussions was on our apprenticeships and degree programs in the IT sector. But also the possibility of an apprenticeship in the commercial sector or a dual study program for media design were very popular with the students. Many of them came to our booth specifically and well prepared to learn more about the Bucher Group and the healthcare IT industry.
And so we take away not only the one or other exciting resume of a potential junior software developer, but also many impressions about what moves young people in search of their professional career. This encourages us to continue to focus on the topic of promoting young talent and training. So there's no question that the next Ulm Education Fair in 2022 is already an absolute must for us.
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Documentation obligation made easy
Cytology laboratories and gynecology practices are required to document cancer screening examinations as part of the oKFE guideline. For this purpose, the forms specified by IQTIG must be completed electronically and submitted to the responsible KV on a quarterly basis. This requires a great deal of effort on the part of the employees, as the individual forms usually have to be filled out by hand or extensively completed.
With QuickLIS, the documentation obligation is now child's play. With the new KV documentation module in combination with our Order Entry, the oKFE documentation forms can be almost completely pre-filled in the sending practice. The corresponding patient data as well as findings and any previous findings are transferred from the system. If necessary, the forms can be supplemented. After checking the documentation sheets, an export file is created, which is transmitted to the KV by the laboratory or the gynecological practice.
For all users, this approach saves an enormous amount of time - valuable time that is freed up for other things.
As a laboratory, you can offer your senders added value by giving them valuable time and making their daily work a little easier. Would you like to learn more about the latest QuickLIS module? Then simply contact us.
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After-work excursion with NABU
Half a year has passed in the meantime and our Advent campaign is still providing nice moments and encounters. Recently, we were able to see for ourselves that our donation to the NaturschutzbundDeutschland Gruppe Ulm/Neu-Ulm (NABU) literally fell on fertile ground.
During an excursion led by NABU Ulm in early summer temperatures, we got a comprehensive impression of the Arnegger Ried, a nature reserve near Ulm. The aim of this project is to restore the original pre-industrial lowland moor in order to create a habitat for the rare species found there. To this end, the area is grazed by cattle in the summer months to push back the overgrowth.
During our guided tour through the Arnegger Ried, we were able to convince ourselves of the impressive wealth of knowledge of our two excursion leaders. No matter what plant or animal it was, Diana May and Michael Rau from Ulmer NABU were able to answer almost any of our questions. And so this excursion not only showed us how well our donation is in the hands of Ulmer NABU, it also gave us a wonderful evening out and closed one or two gaps in our education.
Service specifications - available everywhere and always up to date
The service specifications provide your senders with basic information on the laboratory analyses you offer. However, this requires regular maintenance, for which programming skills are sometimes needed. In addition, the directory often needs to be maintained on multiple channels, making ongoing maintenance tedious.
With the QuickCON service specifications, maintaining your examination program is child's play. It can be maintained centrally in DocConnect and published automatically via all channels. Thus, the directory can be presented directly via QuickCON, displayed on your homepage, and exported as a PDF for printing at the push of a button. All changes can be made in no time at all and are automatically synchronized. The data required for this is taken directly from the laboratory information system.
In addition to integration on your website, the service directory can be presented as a separate landing page and is also available as a mobile view. In the case of multiple lab locations, different directories can also be displayed.
In addition, the QuickCON service specifications can be individually adapted to your corporate design by using your own logo and house colors, which has an even more positive effect on your customer loyalty.
You are not a QuickCON customer? Our service specifications can also be used as a stand-alone solution without any problems. Just get in touch with us.
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The wait was worth it: The little clown in Neu-Ulm
Take two clowns and let them bring one of the most widely read books in the world to the stage - and there you have it, a recipe for success that will captivate audiences of all ages. With "The Little Clown", the two clown performers Katrin Jantz and Hanna Münch from Ulm have succeeded in lovingly adapting the philosophical fairy tale "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The result is a poetic and mischievous play that takes its audience on a journey into another world and makes a plea for humanity.
The students and teachers of the Ludwigsfeld/Neu-Ulm elementary school recently had the opportunity to accompany the curious little clown on his journey to find a friend together with him. In a total of three performances, the two actresses took the children into a magical world and brought the most diverse adventures to life with a great deal of emotion and wit. Thanks to the lovingly designed stage set and the elaborate costumes, diving into this fantasy world was literally child's play, so that all spectators, whether young or old, were able to gather many beautiful impressions at the end and thus enjoyed a wonderful little break from everyday school life.
The play, which we produced in the course of our Advent fundraising campaign was supposed to be performed in December, but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. We think the wait for the little clown was more than worth it.
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New function in Order Entry: Interactive PDF forms for additional information
Certain examinations often require additional information for the laboratory request, which must be filled out manually in the doctor's office and usually also supplemented with the patient data.
To facilitate this process, it is now possible in Order Entry to add interactive PDF forms to the individual examinations. If a new order is created in the doctor's office and the corresponding examination is selected, the PDF form linked to it opens automatically. This can then be filled out digitally, printed or filed directly. The patient data is already stored automatically and no longer needs to be added manually.
You can define yourself in the laboratory for which examinations the interactive PDF forms are to be stored and when these are to be considered mandatory fields. This function can be easily linked to your existing set of rules.
The new Order Entry function simplifies the lab request for your senders and ensures error-free processes in the lab.
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VDCA Annual Meeting from May 6 to 8, 2022
Only a few days remain until this year's VDCA Annual Meeting: From May 6 to 8, 2022, cytology professionals will once again meet in Leipzig to further their education, exchange ideas and gather valuable impulses for their daily work. We are very pleased to be present for the first time as an exhibitor and to be able to present our laboratory information system QuickLIS to the attendees.
QuickLIS is the first laboratory information system that fully digitizes all cytology workflows and also facilitates communication with senders. It can be customized, operated intuitively and saves an enormous amount of time in the stressful daily laboratory routine - for an optimal workflow in cytology.
Visit us at our booth in Leipzig and let us convince you of QuickLIS. And if you can't be there in Leipzig, simply make an appointment for a non-binding online presentation. We are looking forward to meeting you.
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DMEA 2022 - we were there
Last week, the time had finally come again: For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the DMEA, Europe's leading event for the digitization of healthcare, opened its doors again. So there was no question that we couldn't miss this industry event.
With our booth, we were right in the middle of the trade show action and thus enjoyed many exciting topics and discussions. We were particularly pleased with the positive feedback on our products and innovations - especially on QuickLIS, our laboratory information system for cytology. Thus, we had many pleasant impressions and valuable input in our luggage on our way home.
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Life is live - DMEA from 26 to 28 April 2022
From April 26 to 28, the time has come: For the first time in three years, DMEA will open its doors - and finally live again. "Life is live" is also the motto under which Europe's leading event for the digitization of healthcare will once again attract numerous visitors to Berlin. Everything will revolve around the question of what moves the health IT of today and tomorrow.
We are very pleased to finally be back as an exhibitor and to show live how we contribute to the medical industry with our software solutions every day. We have some innovations around our software solution QuickCON in our luggage. We will also present QuickLIS, our laboratory information system for cytology, to a wider audience. Let us surprise you and visit us at our booth, Hall: 1.2 Booth: B-105.
You would like to make a personal appointment with us? Then simply contact us. We will also be happy to provide you with visitor tickets on request. We look forward to seeing you.
Berlin, here we come!
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QuickTEST: Connection of PoC NAT devices
PoC NAT tests could be a positive addition to the current testing strategy and a significant relief for laboratories. They are similarly reliable as PCR tests and provide a result after only a few minutes. Some test centers and pharmacies already offer this technology.
In order to be able to connect the PoC-NAT devices required for this, we have further developed QuickTEST accordingly. QuickTEST enables both the generation and transmission of reports to the tested person and the automatic printing of reports to the public health department.
In the future, it will be possible to connect further laboratory equipment in the in-house laboratory, for example for the analysis of hormone status. If you are interested, simply contact us. We will be happy to advise you.
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Information security - we are certified!
The topic of information security is of enormous importance, especially in the healthcare sector. As a software-developing company in this industry, we have a particularly great responsibility. We are aware of this and take this responsibility very seriously.
In recent months, we have therefore worked intensively to give the protection of sensitive information a solid foundation and to build up our information security management system (ISMS for short). The ISMS defines rules and methods to ensure information security in the company and is thus an important building block for our business success.
The audit for ISO/IEC 27001 finally took place shortly before Christmas. We are pleased about the successful certification and take this as an incentive to continue to actively live and continuously develop the ISMS in the company. After all, incidents such as the recently disclosed Log4J security vulnerability make us all aware of how important it is to stay on the ball when it comes to information security.