The workflow - model

The couple orientated view entails the integration of all logistic, administrative, judging and carrying task of diagnostic and treatment to a complete course within a electronic system. Computer systems designed to support those tasks are called electronic workflow management systems (WMS). WMS are aiming to a fast and structured acquisition of data at the place and time as they are produced. In addition the quality of data is improved if the owner or producer of the data cares for storage after control for reliability . The electronic signature and permit setting had to be implemented to achieve a high quality level of results. Working environments supported by WMS are suitable to handle even large amounts of data. Repository systems as for cryopreserved specimen are necessary for andrologists in addition. The optimal solution reflects the complete integration of those function into the WMS.

The first level of workflow management control is realised in WSP by 12 separate waiting room list (WRL) according to the diagnostic and treatment regimen. The workflow tasks are generated at the moment of patient’s registration at the desk. However at each point of consultation within the workflow process new tasks can be created by the user.

First of all the simple generation of WRL avoids the time consuming search for the recordset needed to start the next task. By clicking at one of the list entries out of the selected appropriate WRL, instantly the recordset needed is selected and all data can be acquired into several forms of the Task Office (TAO) in a structured manner. After finishing the data entry a double click on the WRL item terminates the given workflow process and deletes the item out of the WRL. The couple then can be notified for another WRL which ensures the proper adjustment of the whole process of diagnostic and treatment .