Halloween is right around the corner. You know what that means: it’s time to prove once again that phlebotomists are not vampires. This myth refuses to die. Look, we get it: they both remove blood from people. So do mosquitoes, but no one draws that comparison – maybe because it’s more difficult to mistake phlebotomists …
Few kids are fans of getting poked with needles. Some would probably rather check their own closet for monsters at bedtime while eating Brussels sprouts and listening to talk radio. Blood draws just aren’t that much fun, but that doesn’t mean they have to be frightening. Creating a cheerful environment in which children feel safe …
Traveling light is a discipline that extends beyond packing luggage. Why do we feel compelled to drag along more than we need? Why, the what-ifs, of course! What if a packet of ketchup explodes on the only suit I brought? What if a bear eats my tie? What if 27 rolls of CoFlex Cohesive Bandages …
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Phlebotomists are a vital part of any hospital or blood center. Their duties extend far beyond what patients typically see and feel. Attending to those who require extra care, ensuring safe specimen transport and storage, and always staying calm are among the requirements of this demanding job. We at MarketLab know that phlebotomists are dedicated …
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When it comes to kids, there’s no such thing as a routine blood draw. Their “pre-poke” anxiety can make a clean draw practically impossible. That’s why more facilities are employing the distraction technique to keep kids’ attention away from the needle. All it takes is a little color and a little imagination and you can …
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Creating a kid-friendly pediatric cart that can help distract attention from the needle is one approach you can use to make a difference in a child’s venipuncture experience. Best of all, because by nature the cart is mobile, you can take your “distractions” with you wherever you have to perform a draw. 1. Start with …
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Distraction Products Offer Ways to Avoid Costly Blood Draw Errors The pre-venipuncture distress of a pediatric patient isn’t just a problem for phlebotomists – it can create problems downstream and at the administrative level. Why? Having to perform a redraw due to a compromised or inadequate sample is an added expense that adds up – …
Are you overwhelmed at the thought of de-cluttering your phlebotomy area? Don’t sweat the small stuff. Look at the big picture and think “Lean” to get you started, because 5S Lean practices translate to safer and more efficient blood draws. And the time you save lets you put a greater focus on your patients. 1. …
Organizing Your Blood Draw Station: 3 Tips to Get You Started Read More »
Waste reduction is the name of the game for Lean healthcare facilities. By switching from traditional blood collection tubes to Sarstedt’s S-Monovette Blood Collection System, hospitals, doctor offices, and clinics can reduce sharps waste by up to 5X and concurrently cut disposal costs. Additionally, the S-Monovette System reduces inventory and streamlines processes because it can …
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