Pete began his shift in the hematology department. He liked to use the counter-mounted safety shield when opening specimens because he didn’t like...Read More »
Be prepared for COVID-19 cases to increase in number and potentially severity if the general public becomes too lax in vaccination, testing, and...Read More »
You can have clutter in your bedroom, your car, or your home closet, but you can’t have it in your laboratory. Hazardous chemicals can’t be stored...Read More »
If you’ve ever ridden a roller coaster, you have some idea about what specimens go through when being transported via a pneumatic tube system (PTS...Read More »
The wrong label on the wrong container in the laboratory can be dangerous, even lethal. Given the wide variety of chemicals, biologicals,...Read More »
Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your...Read More »
Ensure your workers are up to date on respirator fit testing and falls protection protocols, especially if OSHA has cited your healthcare facility...Read More »
There are better ways to manage genetic testing. Implementing a lab stewardship program that encompasses the rapidly expanding genetic testing...Read More »
Laboratorians work with vendor or field service representatives on a regular basis, all of whom provide important products, equipment, and...Read More »
“When contractors are hired, there should be an agreement which designates which agency will provide which [safety] requirements,” Scungio says. “...Read More »
