It’s no secret that one of the major threats to laboratory safety is the chemicals used within them. Yet, failure to properly store chemicals is...Read More »
If you’re serious about improving lab safety in 2026, the new year isn’t about shiny resolutions or rewrites to policies that no one reads. It’s...Read More »
Biological spills, from blood or bodily fluids to infectious agents, are an inevitable reality in medical laboratories. Many spills can be safely...Read More »
Most hospital labs are focused on schedules to check equipment calibration, yet staff behavior patterns at shift changes are what create the...Read More »
A new year offers an opportunity for hospital lab leaders to reevaluate their compliance posture, close persistent gaps, and strengthen systems...Read More »
Environmental disinfection is a key component of a safe and effective laboratory. Disinfection protects researchers and public health, prevents...Read More »
In this guest column, Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia, and otherwise...Read More »
Specimen labeling may seem like a routine task, but a single mislabeled tube can delay diagnosis, trigger incorrect treatment, or compromise trust...Read More »
Hospital laboratory safety and compliance leaders continue to face increasing scrutiny from accrediting bodies and regulators. Between maintaining...Read More »
