To configure MESH and EDI integration with an external pathology provider (Lab) in EMIS Web, you'll need several key details from the lab:
- Lab Name: This identifies the external provider within the EMIS system.
- ODS Code: The Organisation Data Service code, crucial for NHS integrations.
- MESH Mailbox: A secure digital recipient address, similar to an email, for receiving laboratory communications.
- EDI Code: An Electronic Data Interchange identifier for secure data exchange.
- Freepart Code: This complements the EDI code to fully establish the communication path for data exchange.
Once you have this information, you should configure these settings in the Workflow Manager Configuration screen under Trading Partners. It's important to ensure that trading partnerships are correctly set up in order to prevent transmission errors such as "Interchange from Inactive\Unknown Trading Partner."
Setting up MESH and EDI integration properly ensures that your practice can efficiently manage laboratory results, improving accuracy and timeliness in patient diagnostics. It not only saves time by streamlining the data flow but also secures data transmissions, adhering to NHS data protection standards.
