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On-site continuing education: one big step for small laboratories.
Canadian Journal of Medical Technology
|January 1, 1993
Summary
A novel continuing education strategy proved effective for small, remote rural hospital laboratories. This approach enhances laboratory services in underserved areas.
Area of Science:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Small community hospital laboratories in remote rural settings face unique challenges in maintaining staff competency.
- Access to effective continuing education is crucial for quality laboratory services but often limited in rural areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a new continuing education approach tailored for resource-limited rural hospital laboratories.
- To demonstrate the effectiveness of this innovative educational strategy in improving laboratory practices.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a novel continuing education program.
- Assessment of program effectiveness in multiple small, rural community hospital laboratories.
Main Results:
- The new continuing education approach was demonstrated to be effective.
- Positive outcomes were observed in the participating rural hospital laboratories.
Conclusions:
- The described continuing education method offers a viable solution for enhancing laboratory services in remote rural settings.
- This approach can improve the quality and reliability of diagnostic testing in underserved communities.