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Diagnostic Laboratory Stewardship in a Growing Integrated Delivery Network
Kelly W Wilhelms1, Derek A Braun2, A Brian Mochon1,3
1Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
Background:
Many organizations institute laboratory diagnostic stewardship (DS) programs to improve the utilization of laboratory resources.
Methods:
In this paper, we describe the road to implementing laboratory DS in a large, not-for-profit integrated delivery network located in the western United States.
Results:
Program structure, projects, challenges, and future opportunities are discussed, providing tactics and opportunities that facilities can employ to maximize their initial foray into the DS landscape.
Conclusions:
With effective planning and organization, laboratory DS can be implemented by any organization to realize resource optimization and financial benefits while maintaining high levels of patient care.
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