Hema-Quebec Selects IDM Surround as its Laboratory Management System
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ROSEMONT, Ill., July 28-- Information Data Management, Inc. (IDM) announced today that Hema-Quebec has selected IDM's Surround 4.2.1 System as their new centralized data collection and laboratory management system. Surround was selected as a secure environment for the collection and processing of test results and for the transfer of those results to Hema-Quebec's donor system.
"Hema-Quebec is actively working on the optimization of the blood transformation process while strengthening product security and traceability. To do so we have decided to update the technology involved and chosen to implement IDM's Surround System. The Surround System has proven to be the best solution by meeting or surpassing our requirements while being very well suited for Hema-Quebec's operational environment," states Simon Fournier, Vice-President, Information Technologies for Hema-Quebec.
"IDM is excited that Hema-Quebec has chosen Surround. We are proud to be a part of their continued commitment to the safety of their blood supply and the efficiency of their operations," states Susan McBride, Vice President, Business Development of IDM. "With the addition of Hema-Quebec to our growing list of prestigious clients, IDM software is now relied upon to manage and process the blood supply in large majority of the blood and plasma centers in North America."
Surround is an open laboratory system that provides sample management, instrument interface, decision-making and a powerful reporting module that will benefit both centralized and freestanding laboratories in the blood and plasma sectors. Surround has the flexibility that today's blood and plasma centers require to stay current with the continuous changes in the industry.
About Hema-Quebec
Created in September 1998, Hema-Quebec's mission is to efficiently provide adequate quantities of safe, optimal blood components, substitutes, human tissues and cord blood to meet the needs of all Quebeckers; provide and develop expertise along with specialized and innovative services and products in the fields of transfusion medicine and human tissue transplantation.
About IDM
Since 1979, blood establishments throughout the world have depended on IDM developed software. IDM's knowledge-based insight coupled with their creative vision allows them to continually produce advanced solutions for the industry. Its product line continues to aid customers in donor management and recruitment, blood component management and laboratory testing. IDM's systems maximize staff productivity, assist with regulatory compliance, optimize donor resource management and provide analytical reports to continually improve operations for their customers. For information about IDM's products and services, please call 800-249-4276, e-mail: info@idm.com or visit our web site at www.idm.com/ .
Source: Information Data Management, Inc.
CONTACT:
Susan L. McBride,
Vice President, Business Development
Information Data Management,
Phone: +1-800-249-4276 or +1-847-825-2300,
Fax: +1-847-825-2303,
Email: slm@idm.com
Web site: www.idm.com/
