MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
International Quality Lab
Laboratory Improvement Targets
- Standard equipment, supplies, and information technology across the lab network
- Expanded phlebotomy from 30% to 50% of ED and AM collections on the floor
- Auto-verification/STAT monitors Implemented
- Consistent critical value reporting process
Imapct On Healthcare Delivery
- 100% critical care results by 8 AM; 100% of AM draws reported by 9 AM
- 50% improvement in result TAT
- Flexibility to book more same day
- Expanded Point of Care testing avoided — annual cost avoidance of $800,000