CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle."         -Martin Luther King, Jr.

   Change management is the discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success and outcomes Management of change is usually interpreted as relating to permanent changes to equipment, procedures, processes, or personnel, but temporary changes have contributed to a number of catastrophic events over the years.

    Written documentation of normal process parameters, use of standard operating procedures, management sign-offs, and clear communications are necessary. Change destabilizes equilibrium, and employees need to become familiar with and have the ability to predict the outcomes of their tasks. Educate employees on the different stages associated with the change model and help employees recognize where they are in the process. Give them the tools needed to be successful:


Clear objectives, direction, and goals

Information, resources, and training

Assignments that align with their knowledge and skills

Timely feedback and positive reinforcement

  

ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY

   The laboratory environment has been characterized by ongoing rapid and dramatic innovation . There has been remarkable growth in the range and complexity of available tests and services, which is expected to continue. Innovation in laboratory technology, which includes both new tests and advances in equipment and testing techniques, has made testing more efficient and automated. With the help of this advances laboratory test and results may be easily and accurately done. 

   Laboratory automated and manual processes occur in three stages which includes Pre-analytic stage this includes, choosing the test, ordering the test, patient preparation, specimen collection and transportation. Analytic stage this involves actual testing of the specimen and all routine procedures up to reporting of results. Post-analytic stage concerns with the forwarding of results to the appropriate hospital department or physician.c

SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

      
    The first thing to always remember when working in a laboratory  is safety. The most important reason why you should always be safe is because many things in the lab can be harmful to you and to other people. Machines may fluctuate, toxic substances may be spilled, sharps and broken glasses may cause injury and even combustible materials may cause fire.

       You should know the possible hazards inside the lab. MSDS is very important, it contains the detailed safety information about each hazardous substances. At all times, Treat all blood, tissue, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials as equally threatening. Most especially wearing of Personal Protective Equipment is essential when entering in the lab, to protect yourself from any risk and hazards. As they say "Personal protective equipment is self-defense."