Author name: Aaron Ogg

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5 Ways to Show Phlebs You Care

Phlebotomists, affectionately known as phlebs, are among the most underappreciated healthcare professionals.  Regardless of where they stand on being called “vampires” or “bloodsuckers,” their contributions are routinely undervalued by those who do not understand the importance of their role and the challenges they face on a daily basis. Here are five ways for medical professionals …

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How to Fail Your Next CAP Inspection

College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation is one of the most important recognitions for any medical laboratory. Passing a CAP inspection is no easy feat: it requires considerable documentation, discipline, and process proficiency. In other words, it’s definitely a lot easier to fail your next cap inspection than it is to pass it. Here are …

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5 Struggles Phlebotomists Understand Best

Phlebotomists have a challenging job that requires knowledge, dedication, and amazing attention to detail. Not all blood draws go smoothly, even for the most experienced phlebotomist. Different patients can present unique challenges, and communication across units sometimes isn’t as clear as it could be. Still, those who’ve been performing venipunctures for a while overcome these …

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What Glove Colors Could Mean to Your Patients

Before you don those purple gloves, you might want to consider how that glove color could make your patients feel. Color psychology suggests that purple signifies authority, sophistication, and power (think kingly robes and clerical vestments). While that color could be ideal for a surgeon demonstrating a difficult procedure to a group of students, perhaps …

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