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.
St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, ON.
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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