Laboratory Safety

Last week we asked about your perfect dream laboratory—but there is a reason we called it a dream. Most healthcare organizations can’t afford to...Read More »

Imagine if you could have your perfect laboratory. Leadership gave you the green light and the funds for you to design, build, and equip a new lab...Read More »

The laboratory is a source for several potential waste streams and in the eyes of regulatory agencies, managing those streams is the...Read More »

When you train your lab staff, are you raising their awareness on a topic, or are you teaching them how to respond to it? While both have their...Read More »

It’s a new year, but the lab safety work continues, says Dan Scungio MT(ASCP), SLS, a laboratory safety officer for multihospital...Read More »

How a laboratory approaches mistakes, successes, and compliance with rules are all equally important, says Sean G. Kaufman, CEO...Read More »

I recently completed a seven-month stint as an interim laboratory manager. One of my leaders asked me if the time in that role had altered my...Read More »

Be clear with your laboratory staff about what you expect of them when they encounter real or potential problems, says Sean G. Kaufman...Read More »

Winter is coming, and it’s time for laboratories to brush off their winter safety checklists. The forecast for the 2023–2024 winter season will be...Read More »

In the world of hospital laboratories, where precision and accuracy are non-negotiable, the culture of safety forms the bedrock of daily...Read More »