Lorraine,
At the time of writing the test script, some LIMS suppliers were stating verbally that they could design a software module containing the NHS England AKI algorithm that would reconcile duplicate records.
That is why this test was included. In some Trusts, where duplicate records are not merged in a systematic way, it may be appropriate reject the software module and not go live with it on the basis of failing this test. Such a Trust would have to go back to the LIMS supplier and request a modification to the code. I suspect that all data bases have some duplicate records so it becomes a matter of judgement and therefore risk assessment.
Robert
Dr Robert Hill
Consultant Clinical Biochemist
________________________________________
From: ACB AKI-Detection-Algorithm [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of COBBE LORRAINE (RM1) Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 10 December 2014 10:00
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: NHS England Test Script
Robert
A Test Script is a set of instructions that are performed on a system under test to verify that the system performs as expected. If it fails the script then the code isn't working as expected, hence my question. You may not have said here's a script and it should pass all the tests but at the same time you never said here's a script and by the way it can fail some tests and that's ok if you do a risk assessment. A test script shouldn't be used to highlight deficiencies in the code and then say ok let's carry on now we know that it's failed this test, at this point you should get the code fixed and then re-test.
In any other circumstances I wouldn't allow this to go live.
Lorraine
-----Original Message-----
From: ACB AKI-Detection-Algorithm [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hill Robert (NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST)
Sent: 09 December 2014 12:36
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: NHS England Test Script
---
This message was sent from an email address external to NHSmail but gives the appearance of being from an NHSmail (@nhs.net) address. The recipient should verify the sender and content before acting upon information contained within.
The identified sender is [log in to unmask]
---
Good afternoon Lorraine,
"The script failed and I have to have it completed successfully before I can ask for it to be put in live." - Is this a local rule?
No-one in the AKI Programme Detection workstream has stated that you should not use software containing NHS England AKI detection algorithm unless it passes all tests in the test script.
The failure of one test draws to your attention the potential for missing AKI cases. However there are several other circumstances where the inevitable shortcomings of the algorithm will also miss AKI cases.
The impact of failing the test you mention will differ between Trusts and depends on the numbers of duplicate records their LIMS database holds. You need to do a risk assessment locally and discuss with colleagues whether the risks of missing some AKI cases is acceptable.
Best wishes,
Robert
Dr Robert Hill
Consultant Clinical Biochemist
________________________________________
From: ACB AKI-Detection-Algorithm [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of COBBE LORRAINE (RM1) Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 December 2014 10:05
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: NHS England Test Script
Good morning
I've been given the NHS England test script by my LIMS supplier. One of the tests is to determine if the LIMS will reconcile a patient with two different hospital numbers but the same NHS number (I made all the PID match except the hospital number). Needless to say it failed the test, I've been told by my LIMS that it only uses hospital number to link patients it won't use NHS number. If that is the case then why where they given this test on the script. The script failed and I have to have it completed successfully before I can ask for it to be put in live.
Was this an error on the part of the NHS England test script or my LIMS? The LIMS allows mutlipe use of the NHS number and we thought that this would overcome the issues we have with performing tests for multiple hospitals each requireing their own hospital number to be used.
Step 3
This test requires the use of NHS numbers with dummy data so must not be carried out in a live environment. Most LIMS systems allow a procedure to run in a test environment.
Using data set for patient 3, enter the dummy patient data ensuring that the two samples have identical NHS numbers but different local identifiers (e.g. Hospital number). Different results will be generated depending on whether the multiple records have been reconciled or not.
[cid:image001.png@01D01396.9DDC3160]
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed.
If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. This footer also confirms that this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses but this should not be relied upon as a guarantee that the contents are virus free.
Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed
********************************************************************************************************************
This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it.
Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents:
to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
Thank you for your co-operation.
NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere
********************************************************************************************************************
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom
they are addressed.
If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. This footer also confirms that this
email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses but this should not be relied upon as a guarantee that the contents are virus free.
Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority,
states them to be the views of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed
********************************************************************************************************************
This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the
sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it.
Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents:
to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
Thank you for your co-operation.
NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland
NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients
NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere
********************************************************************************************************************
|
