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 …
If you’re spending at least half your waking hours working in a medical lab, then shouldn’t you be comfortable and feel good about how you look? Protective wear has come a long way since the days of oversized starched white lab coats and safety goggles that make lab techs look like insects. Of course, there’s …
When studies show that a person can put about 1,000lb of pressure on their back just by turning a 100lb person on their side, it’s not surprising to discover that in 2011, patient-handling injuries accounted for one in four healthcare-related worker’s comp claims. Patient-handling worker’s comp claims cost on average $15,600—and that’s not even taking …
Night shift changes a lab tech. Gone are the days of waking with the sun, not drinking coffee at 1a, and having a normal social life. It’s all good, though, because your job is awesome, and you love your coworkers. Still, you can’t help but feel you’ve become part werewolf. Well, you might not grow …
Lab techs aren’t wired like most people. Maybe their unique perspective comes from spending so many hours analyzing microorganisms. Or perhaps they’re born with a special set of skills — the ability to spot irregularities, the inability to be grossed out — that make them so uniquely suited for a job that so many aren’t. …
Needlestick and sharps injuries are a major concern at hospitals, healthcare facilities, and laboratories. An estimated 800,000 injuries occur annually in the United States. A CDC study estimated that in the average hospital, workers incur approximately 30 reported needlestick injuries per 100 beds each year. While the majority of these injuries don’t result in the transmission …
Your blood draw patients are not all alike, so you cannot expect a single phlebotomy chair to meet all of their needs. Accommodating patients with chairs designed for their body types and tendencies not only leads to easier, safer draws, but also increases satisfaction and comfort. Patient satisfaction isn’t the only benefit of purchasing phlebotomy …
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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 …
Your healthcare organization cannot afford to disregard any complaints of discomfort from its employees. That doesn’t necessarily mean every worker should be provided with a personal masseuse. What it does mean is that every sore foot, aching back, and kinked neck is worth careful consideration, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, employees are …
Ergonomics in Healthcare: How to Protect Your Employees and Your Budget Read More »
There is way more to a blood draw experience than the draw itself. It really begins before the patient even sits down. From greeting to post-draw bandage application, every step in the process impacts how your patients perceive their level of care. All phlebotomy teams possess incredible knowledge, skill, and dedication to patient comfort and …
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