Specialized Platform Services

Epic Beaker Consulting — Expert CP & AP Support

Kainos provides specialized Epic Beaker consulting services for health systems and laboratories running Epic's Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology modules. Our consultants combine deep Epic Beaker platform knowledge with real-world laboratory operations experience.

The Challenge

Epic Beaker implementations and optimizations require consultants who understand both the Epic build methodology and the operational realities of clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories. General Epic analysts often lack the laboratory-specific depth needed to optimize Beaker for real-world lab workflows.

How We Solve It

Kainos Epic Beaker consultants bring laboratory operations expertise to every engagement. We understand test workflows, result routing, instrument integration, and regulatory compliance — so your Beaker system works the way your lab needs it to.

Epic Beaker Consulting Services

Epic Beaker Implementation

Full-lifecycle Epic Beaker implementation support — from requirements gathering and system design through build, testing, training, and go-live. We work alongside your Epic team to ensure a successful deployment.

System Configuration & Optimization

Configure and optimize Epic Beaker for your laboratory's test menu, result routing, workflow rules, and reporting requirements. We fine-tune Beaker to match how your lab actually operates.

Interface Development & Integration

Build and maintain interfaces between Epic Beaker and instruments, middleware, reference laboratories, and third-party systems using HL7, API, and Epic-native integration tools.

Beaker Administration & Support

Ongoing Epic Beaker administration including user management, test maintenance, build changes, and operational support from analysts who specialize in the Beaker platform.

Validation & Compliance

Develop and execute validation protocols specific to Epic Beaker for new implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes — documented to CAP, CLIA, and state inspection-ready standards.

Clinical Pathology (CP) Module

Expert support for Epic Beaker CP including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, and point-of-care testing workflows, result entry, and instrument integration.

Anatomic Pathology (AP) Module

Specialized support for Epic Beaker AP including specimen tracking, grossing workflows, synoptic reporting, case management, and pathologist sign-out optimization.

Upgrade & Migration Support

Plan and execute Epic Beaker version upgrades with structured validation, regression testing, and change management to minimize operational impact and ensure a smooth transition.

Epic Beaker Consulting — Common Questions

What Epic Beaker modules do you support?
We provide consulting and support for both Epic Beaker Clinical Pathology (CP) and Anatomic Pathology (AP) modules. Our consultants have hands-on experience with chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, point-of-care, specimen tracking, grossing, synoptic reporting, and pathologist sign-out workflows.
Can you support an Epic Beaker implementation alongside our Epic team?
Yes. We frequently work alongside health system Epic teams and Epic implementation consultants to provide laboratory-specific expertise. Our consultants understand both the Epic build methodology and the operational realities of clinical laboratory workflows.
Do you provide ongoing Epic Beaker administration?
Yes. We offer ongoing Epic Beaker administration services for health systems that need dedicated Beaker support — including test builds, result routing changes, user management, and operational troubleshooting. This can supplement your existing Epic team or serve as your primary Beaker support resource.
Can you help us integrate Epic Beaker with non-Epic systems?
Absolutely. We build and maintain interfaces between Epic Beaker and third-party instruments, middleware platforms, reference laboratories, and other clinical systems. We work with HL7, Epic-native integration tools, and API-based connections.

Need Epic Beaker Expertise?

Whether you are implementing Epic Beaker, optimizing your current configuration, or need ongoing Beaker administration support, Kainos has the specialized consultants to help.