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Project management: importance for diagnostic laboratories.

A Croxatto1, G Greub1

  • 1University of Lausanne, Institute of Microbiology, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Clinical Microbiology and Infection : the Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
|April 17, 2017
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Laboratory managers can enhance quality and productivity by implementing effective project and change management strategies. These approaches are crucial for successfully navigating laboratory optimization and managing complex projects in diagnostic settings.

Area of Science:

  • Laboratory Management
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Healthcare Operations

Background:

  • Diagnostic laboratories face challenges including personnel shortages and the need for improved quality and productivity.
  • Optimizing laboratory workflows, organization, and technology requires efficient project and change management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of project management principles tailored for diagnostic laboratories.
  • To highlight critical aspects of project management, using automation in a microbiology setting as an example.

Main Methods:

  • Review of conventional project management tools and models (e.g., HERMES).
  • Incorporation of personal experience and management educational courses.
  • Illustration with a case study of laboratory automation implementation.
Keywords:
AutomationBacteriologyChange managementDiagnosticLaboratoryManagementProjectProject management

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Main Results:

  • Clear definition of project objectives, scope, costs, and timelines is essential.
  • A comprehensive project management plan is necessary for execution and control.
  • Thorough risk analysis with mitigation strategies is vital for project success.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical microbiologists must utilize project and change management tools.
  • These tools are essential for improving outcomes in complex laboratory projects and activities.