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Keeping the IV Room Free of Contaminants: Part II   In this two-part series, we will explore strategies to keep the IV room free of contamination, with a focus on electronic checklists. In Part I, discussed training checklists for keeping the IV room clean. In Part II, we will discuss daily, weekly and monthly checklists for

Keeping the IV Room Free of Contaminants: Part I In this two-part series, we will explore strategies to keep the IV room free of contamination, with a focus on electronic checklists. In Part I, we will discuss training checklists for keeping the IV room clean. In Part II, we will discuss daily, weekly and monthly checklists

Creating a Successful Onboarding Experience   In my previous role as Operations Manager, one of the first things I began to tackle was creating a better onboarding experience for new hires. To be honest, there was not much in place, and I started from the ground up. Like grandma’s old recipes, nothing was in writing,

I recently went through a CAP inspection for our lab. In fact, it was my sixth time having gone through an inspection. And even after this much experience, my nerves were on edge awaiting the inspector’s arrival. Prior to an inspection, lists of to-do items run through my head as the date draws near. “Did

The new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have helped healthcare professionals around the world take on new roles. As a core part of the healthcare delivery system, pharmacies also play an important role in minimizing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific studies have highlighted some other of the emerging roles of pharmacies as

Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Safety   As of March 2022, more than 557 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States. Among these are several high-profile reports of COVID-19 vaccination errors, including administration of an incorrect vaccine in a pediatric population and administration of an adult COVID-19 vaccine to children. To minimize the risk of future mix-ups and possible resultant

Since the pandemic started, health systems have been overwhelmed and healthcare staff overworked, resulting in significant burnout among employees. This has motivated a huge percentage of the workforce to resign or pivot their vocational interests, a movement dubbed the “Great Resignation.” In healthcare, the sector to endure the most severe drop in employment is the

The first part of this series discussed the future of the healthcare laboratory market and its possibilities. Market trends expect molecular testing, anatomic pathology, and flow cytometry disciplines to continue to experience significant growth. There will also be an increased demand for laboratory testing in response to the need to treat new and reoccurring pathogens.

Despite the seeming persistency of the pandemic, history has shown this crisis will pass. However, when it does, the demands placed on medical laboratories will not disappear. In fact, market studies expect laboratories will experience an increase in demand for more services. Hospital and independent laboratory administrators need to reflect now on how to take advantage of

Crash carts and anesthesia trays are vital components of inpatient pharmacy practice in a health system setting. Clinicians rely on them to be functional and fully stocked in life-threatening situations. However, ensuring that carts and trays are filled accurately, promptly, and safely can be challenging. This is especially true given rampant short-staffing during the COVID-19