Basic principles of MiBa
MiBa is rooted in the basic principles of automated, real-time data collection, easy and secure access to test results and proactive use of data for infection control.
Samples from hospitals and general practices are analysed in the Departments of Clinical Microbiology (DCM). The IT systems of the laboratories are linked to MiBa, ensuring that a copy of all test results is automatically sent to MiBa. Test results from the reference laboratories of SSI are also sent to MiBa.
All data exchange occurs within the Danish Health Data Network and by use of national MedCom standards.
Access to test results
Cross-sector access to microbiological test results for healthcare staff through MiBa is of considerable importance for diagnostics and patient treatment.
MiBa is integrated into health IT systems nationally, regionally and locally. In addition to access to test results, integrations may include the MiBAlert function.
MiBa test results are available for citizens via Sundhed.dk and mobile solutions such as MinSundhed.
In order for physicians or other healthcare staff to access patient data in MiBa, the staff accessing data needs to be treating the patient in question. Furthermore, all MiBa search queries are logged.
MiBAlert
The purpose of MiBAlert is to identify patients harbouring particular microorganisms upon admission to allow quick evaluation of whether they should be isolated or receive, e.g., special antibiotic treatment.
Patients with, e.g., particular multidrug-resistant microorganisms must be identified quickly as they may otherwise infect other patients or receive sub-optimal treatment. Thus, MiBAlert is an important tool in the prevention of infections with resistant bacteria in hospitals.
