WMLM1402 - CME/CMLE- LMU Advanced 03 Operations - Analyzing and Managing Workflow in the Lab-WMLM1402

WMLM1402 - Pre-Reading Assignment 2

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The document reviews quality indicators in laboratory testing, identifying gaps in evaluation criteria across health care domains. It underlines the importance of evidence-based measures for health outcomes and systematic data analysis to enhance performance and patient safety. Quality indicators for different testing stages are discussed, focusing on patient care and outcomes. Adherence to guidelines and effective interventions in laboratory services are emphasized. Specific quality indicators and guidelines are provided for various tests by disease. Critical values reporting, turnaround time indicators, and issues like identification errors are crucial for patient care. Improvements in communication have shown to increase follow-up rates for abnormal test results. The document mentions the need for standardized measurement methods and evidence linking quality indicators to clinical outcomes. It stresses the importance of developing patient-centered, evidence-based indicators to improve healthcare quality.

Keywords

quality indicators

laboratory testing

health care domains

evidence-based measures

patient safety

testing stages

adherence to guidelines

critical values reporting

turnaround time indicators

patient-centered indicators