Understanding Reference Ranges: How Are They Established and Why Do They Matter?
When you run testing for a patient, you get results or numbers. How do you interpret those numbers? You use
Lab Inventory Management Software: Why Laboratories Need Better Inventory Control
For many laboratories, inventory management is one of those processes that works until it doesn’t. A reagent unexpectedly runs out.
A Root Cause Analysis Discussion
Author: Darryl Elzie, PsyD, MHA, MLS(ASCP), CQA(ASQ) Errors Are Technical Events and Organizational Signals Clinical laboratory errors are often described
From Paper Checklists to Complete Traceability: Simplifying Inventory for Mobile Blood Drives
Mobile blood drives are essential for making blood donation more accessible to communities. However, behind every successful drive is a
The Science Behind Delta Checks: How Laboratories Detect Errors Before They Reach the Patient
By Amari Henderson, MBA, MLS (ASCP) Imagine you’re reviewing the morning laboratory results when one patient’s potassium immediately catches your
Lab Symplified and Lighthouse Lab Services Announce Strategic Partnership
A strategic alliance to help laboratories strengthen inventory operations, improve compliance, and run more efficiently Lab Symplified, a modern laboratory
From Paper Chaos to Audit-Ready Clarity: How Electronic Logs Are Transforming Laboratory Operations
Running a laboratory is one of the most operationally complex jobs in healthcare. On any given day, your team is
Building a More Engaged Laboratory Team in High-Stress Environments
By Amari Henderson, MBA, MLS (ASCP) The medical laboratory profession can, at times, feel complicated and overwhelming. If we are
Why Inventory Management Is More Critical for Rural and Critical Access Hospital Labs
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural laboratories operate under some of the most challenging conditions in healthcare. With limited staff,