If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. That phrase is gospel during a CAP or CLIA inspection and it’s why incomplete or missing test records consistently ranks high in the list of deficiency citations. Inspectors want clear, retrievable, and complete documentation for every test your lab performs. This includes manual logs, instrument outputs, QC records, […]
In the fast-paced world of healthcare and laboratory operations, the alignment of compliance and workforce scheduling is crucial to ensuring both regulatory adherence and uninterrupted patient care. Compliance demands—from CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other regulatory bodies—dictate competency requirements, staff-to-patient ratios, and licensure verifications, making it essential that scheduling is not just about shift coverage but
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Laboratory professionals are at the heart of healthcare, but their growing workload and high-stakes responsibilities come at a cost. Burnout in clinical labs doesn’t just affect morale—it has hidden financial and operational consequences that impact both frontline employees and managers. Understanding these costs and how to address them is critical for maintaining an efficient, high-performing
In one of our last news emails (which you can subscribe to here), we discussed the 2025 projection made by several insurers that medical costs would rise by at least 10 percent, with medical inflation making up a large part of that. As you approach a new year of inspections and maintaining employee competencies, avoiding
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