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Laboratories in patient-centered units

J B Cousar¹, T H Peters

¹Department of Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

|September 1, 1994

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Decentralized laboratory testing in patient-centered units, performed by cross-trained staff, demonstrated comparable quality to central labs. This innovative model supports efficient, patient-focused care delivery.

Area of Science:

Clinical laboratory science
Healthcare management
Patient care models

Background:

Evaluating new models for decentralized patient-focused care.
Assessing the integration of laboratory services within patient care units.

Purpose of the Study:

To study a novel laboratory model within a hospital pilot project.
To determine the feasibility and quality of unit-based laboratory testing.

Main Methods:

Cross-trained personnel (nurses, medical technologists, radiology technologists, respiratory therapists) performed automated laboratory tests.
Testing was conducted in a unit-based laboratory as part of patient care duties.

Main Results:

Quality of testing in the unit-based laboratory was comparable to the central laboratory.

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High-volume, automated tests were successfully integrated into patient care units.

Conclusions:

The new laboratory model is a viable option for decentralized, patient-focused care.
Unit-based laboratory testing by cross-trained staff can maintain quality standards.