Medical Laboratory Observer

1. Strategic planning in selection of a lab information system.
Strategic planning in selection of a lab informations system Knowing our 626-bed hospital's strategic plan and evaluating our laboratory's needs were of primary importance when ...
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2. A quality circle improves pediatric phlebotomy.
Suggestions from a group of problem solvers significantly reduced the number of skin punctures young patients receive. Askin puncture for blood collection can be one ...
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3. Launching a hospital-based 2 + 2 MT program.
B Launching a hospital-based 2+2 MT Program Academic and clinical coursework are interwoven in this medical technology program jointly designed by one hospital and one ...
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4. The new generation of joint ventures.
Pathologists and their management teams, hospitals, and physicians are discovering the benefits of co-sponsoring new lab operations. We have heard over and over again how ...
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5. Developing better lab supervisors.
Developing better lab supervisors This program quickly and systematically trains new supervisors,who are usually thrust into the job with little advance notice. All to often, ...
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6. The lab management retreat: valuable planning technique.
During this well-organized day away from the laboratory, managers develop key objectives and plans for the coming year. Successful planning is the keystone of effective ...
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7. A big public service project by a small hospital lab.
A big public service project by a small hospital lab Troubled by low patient census and test volume this rural hospital launched an areawide coronary ...
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8. Effective time management.
Want to do a lot more in your brief allotted span? Here are tips on shedding time wasters and beating the clock. Precious as it ...
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9. Lab personnel shortage: the growing crisis.
With fewer graduates entering the clinical laboratory field and more employess leaving a serious personnel shortage has developed . Lab managers must identify and implement ...
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10. Professional groups weigh new lab bills.
Professional groups weigh new lab bills Now that Congress's opening bids are on the table, professional associations in Washington are formulating their positions on the ...
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