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Synopsis
Apply the principles of management in a clinical setting with this vital guide
Managerial expertise is increasingly essential to the practice of medicine. It's no longer possible for laboratory directors or heads of clinical practice to grasp only the principles of medicine and pathology; it's now more necessary than ever that they be versed in fiscal management, patient care testing, quality assurance, and many other potential areas of expertise. Recent changes to the practice of medicine driven by the COVID-19 pandemic have only rendered this need more urgent.
Clinical Laboratory Management provides a practical, comprehensive introduction to this body of expertise for practitioners who find themselves in supervisory positions. Beginning with an overview of management principles and their clinical applications, it assesses in detail the challenges facing clinical laboratories and the best practices for meeting them. Now fully updated to reflect the latest contributions from both business and medicine, it's an indispensable tool in a changing clinical world.
Readers of the third edition of Clinical Laboratory Management will also find:
- Updates reflecting the lessons and transformations brought about by COVID-19
- Detailed discussion of topics including point-of-care testing, information systems, reimbursement compliance, and more
- Practical examples and summary tables throughout
Clinical Laboratory Management is ideal for laboratory directors, chief technologists, healthcare administrators, and trainees for leadership positions.
Synopsis
Clinical Laboratory Management Apply the principles of management in a clinical setting with this vital guide
Clinical Laboratory Management, Third Edition, edited by an esteemed team of professionals under the guidance of editor-in-chief Lynne S. Garcia, is a comprehensive and essential reference for managing the complexities of the modern clinical laboratory. This newly updated and reorganized edition addresses the fast-changing landscape of laboratory management, presenting both foundational insights and innovative strategies.
Topics covered include:
- an introduction to the basics of clinical laboratory management, the regulatory landscape, and evolving practices in the modern healthcare environment
- the essence of managerial leadership, with insights into employee needs and motivation, effective communication, and personnel management, including the lack of qualified position applicants, burnout, and more
- financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, including outreach
- up-to-date resources for laboratory coding, reimbursement, and compliance, reflecting current requirements, standards, and challenges
- benchmarking methods to define and measure success
- the importance of test utilization and clinical relevance
- future trends in pathology and laboratory science, including developments in test systems, human resources and workforce development, and future directions in laboratory instrumentation and information technology
- an entirely new section devoted to pandemic planning, collaboration, and response, lessons learned from COVID-19, and a look towards the future of laboratory preparedness
This indispensable edition of Clinical Laboratory Management not only meets the needs of today's clinical laboratories but anticipates the future, making it a must-have resource for laboratory professionals, managers, and students. Get your copy today, and equip yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights to excel in the complex and ever-changing world of the clinical laboratory.