Lab results upload and patient notification automation

Purpose

1.1. Automate secure lab results upload from diagnostic centers to pediatric medical records systems.
1.2. Automatically notify parents/guardians of test completion and availability.
1.3. Automate real-time updates for clinicians on incoming pediatric test data.
1.4. Automated data entry reduces manual errors and turnaround times for critical results.
1.5. Enable automating timely interventions for pediatric patients with abnormal lab results.
1.6. Fully audit automated record updates and notifications for compliance and traceability.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Lab system completes pediatric test processing and result file is generated/uploaded.
2.2. HL7/FHIR message or secure email with attached results received by practice.
2.3. Manual update in EMR/EHR system marking labs as “Ready.”
2.4. Scheduled polling of SFTP/FTP server for new files detected.
2.5. API webhook from lab results provider indicating new or updated data.

Platform Variants

3.1. Twilio SMS
• Feature: SMS API; automates sending secure notifications to parents.
• Sample: Configure automated SMS with result collection link and child’s identifier.

3.2. SendGrid
• Feature: Transactional Email API; automate result delivery or notification by email.
• Sample: Set template to automate personalized updates on result readiness.

3.3. AWS S3
• Feature: S3 Object Lambda; triggers automation when lab PDF uploaded.
• Sample: Use S3 PutObject event to initiate result parsing automator.

3.4. Google Cloud Pub/Sub
• Feature: Topic Subscription; automate message relay to notification service.
• Sample: Configure topic for new results to automate downstream notification.

3.5. Microsoft Power Automate
• Feature: Automated flow for SharePoint/Outlook; triggers on incoming email with results.
• Sample: Create automated condition for attachments with lab-related keywords.

3.6. Azure Logic Apps
• Feature: Event Grid Trigger; automate workflow from new blob in Azure Storage.
• Sample: Define automated parse-and-notify process on new file events.

3.7. Meditech Expanse APIs
• Feature: FHIR API; automates updating patient chart entries with incoming labs.
• Sample: Call FHIR Observation create API on new result event.

3.8. Epic Systems (Epic App Orchard)
• Feature: Webhook Listener; automated observation for result documents.
• Sample: Register automated handler for incoming lab HL7 messages.

3.9. Cerner Open Developer Experience (code)
• Feature: RESTful APIs; automate creation of LabResult resource.
• Sample: Trigger automated call to POST new lab data.

3.10. Dropbox
• Feature: File Request and Webhook; monitor pediatric-specific folder uploads.
• Sample: Set automated listener for PDF/CSV uploads.

3.11. Salesforce Health Cloud
• Feature: Data Integration Rules; automate updating patient health timeline.
• Sample: Map automated inbound result fields to patient records.

3.12. Zoho CRM
• Feature: Workflow Automation; trigger on attachment field update.
• Sample: Automate outbound email/SMS to parent on lab result upload.

3.13. InterSystems HealthShare
• Feature: Interface Engine; automate ingest of HL7/FHIR messages.
• Sample: Parse inbound lab for automated patient record update.

3.14. Athenahealth API
• Feature: Documents API; automate upload and status notification workflows.
• Sample: PUT lab result and automates patient communication.

3.15. Slack
• Feature: Incoming Webhooks; automate direct clinical team alerts.
• Sample: Post automated channel message for urgent pediatric result.

3.16. DocuSign
• Feature: Envelope Completed Trigger; automate notification when parent e-signs consent for lab results.
• Sample: Automated send of result after signed receipt.

3.17. Jotform
• Feature: Form Submission Hook; automate result distribution if parent fills out required documentation.
• Sample: Automate follow-up message post-form submission.

3.18. Monday.com
• Feature: Automations recipes; notify team when lab uploaded to board.
• Sample: Create automated checklist task for pediatric nurse on new upload.

3.19. Google Sheets
• Feature: OnEdit trigger; automates sending notifications if lab entry row is added/updated.
• Sample: Script automated SMS or email when new lab is logged.

3.20. SFTP Server + Custom Automator
• Feature: Directory Watcher + Script; monitors lab folders for new files.
• Sample: Automated script parses and routes labs plus automated notifies.

Benefits

4.1. Reduces delays in pediatric care by automating data transfer and parent notifications.
4.2. Minimizes data entry errors with automated uploads and validated communication.
4.3. Increases compliance and security via auditable, automated event logs.
4.4. Supports automating coordination between labs, practices, and families for efficient care.
4.5. Frees clinical staff by automating routine notification tasks and document handling.