Improving quality and resource utilization through the clinical technologist.
This paper reports on the significant benefits realized during the implementation of a Clinical Technologist position in two wards of a major teaching hospital. In addition to efficient and effective handling of specimens and test results, the program results in significant savings and in enhanced patient care.
Vatieri
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St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, ON.
Gopaul
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Brown
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Hostetler
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D017046:Cost Savings; D003625:Data Collection; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000592:standards; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016018:Least-Squares Analysis; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000592:standards*; D009864:Ontario; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000379:methods*; D016526:Workload