SAFER - Text-based results (rad/path)have a coded interp associated

SAFER Test Results Reporting and Follow-up 1.2 recommended practice "Predominantly text-based test reports (e.g., radiology or pathology reports) have a coded (e.g., abnormal/normal at a minimum) interpretation associated with them.

We agree that it would be very beneficial if the text based result could include a structured/coded field for normal/abnormal that could show in the lab result grid view rather than detail. For radiology, it would allow "abnormal" rad reports to be filtered to their own HS alert folder to address more timely.

I realize this takes collaboration with the potential 3rd party that the interfaced text results are coming from but I believe it is very beneficial if you can absorb this information. We then have to work with our vendors to provide this information.