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.
Lynne S. Garcia, L&G Asssociates, Santa Monica, California
Timothy C. Allen, Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Michigan
Vickie S. Baselski, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
Deirdre L. Church, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Donald S. Karcher, George Washington University, Washington, DC
Michael R. Lewis, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Arizona
Andrea J. Linscott, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Melinda D. Poulter, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Gary W. Procop, American Board of Pathology, Tampa, Florida
Alice S. Weissfeld, Microbiology Specialists, Inc., Houston, Texas
Donna M. Wolk, Geisinger, Diagnostic Medicine Institute, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Danville, Pennsylvania
