OpenELIS Global Software Release Roadmap

Document URL: http://roadmap.openelis-global.org

Version Numbering

Format: Major.Minor.DevState.Fix (e.g., 3.1.3.1)

⚠️ Use only release versions (x.x.3.x) in production. Alpha and beta versions may have bugs.

📅 Note: All target dates are for code freeze. Documentation, regression testing, and acceptance testing add ~5 weeks before lab implementation.

At a Glance

🚀 v3.2 Feature Highlights (Q1 2026)

🧪 Core Lab Workflows

• Sample Storage Management - Track samples through storage hierarchy

• Sample Shipment & Referral - Electronic manifests and chain of custody

• Electronic Lab Notebook - Digital documentation with audit trails

• Customizable Order Entry - Visual form builder for program-specific workflows

• Patient & Order Enhancements - Photo capture, National ID, diagnosis fields

📊 Quality & Compliance

• Westgard Rules Dashboard - Visual QC compliance monitoring

• EQA Module - Proficiency testing and external quality assessment

• Reagent & Consumables Management - Lot tracking and expiration monitoring

• Freezer Monitoring Dashboard - Cold chain temperature tracking

🔗 Integrations

• Analyzer Management (ASTM) - GUI configuration for GeneXpert and more

• Terminology/OCL Integration - Dynamic data dictionary from Open Concept Lab

• Billing/Odoo Integration - ERP connection for billing workflows

• Multilingual Expansion - 50+ languages via Transifex

🖥️ Platform & UI

• White Labeling - Custom logos and color schemes

• Help Menu Overhaul - Context-aware assistance panel

• React Migration - Modern UI for test management

• Backend Testing - Target ≥60% test coverage

📄 View Full v3.2 Roadmap →

🤖 Catalyst Preview (R&D)

AI-Powered Lab Data Assistant - Our most ambitious initiative

Catalyst enables natural language reporting and data extraction. Ask questions like "Show me turnaround time trends for CBC tests last quarter" and get instant answers - no SQL required.

Key Principles:

• 🔒 Privacy-first - AI sees schema only, never patient data

• 🌐 Flexible deployment - Local, central, or cloud AI models

• 📊 Personal dashboards - Customizable widgets and saved queries

📄 Learn More About Catalyst →

🔗 Quick Links

🌍 Interoperability Snapshot

OpenELIS Global uses a fully featured FHIR R4 API for interoperability. Current integrations include:

📄 View Full Interoperability Roadmap →

Contact

Want to sponsor a feature or discuss integration? Contact us at digit@uw.edu