Clinical Laboratory Management 2024 (3rd Edition)

Author(s:) Lynne Shore Garcia, Timothy C. Allen, Vickie S. Baselski, Deirdre L. Church, Donald S. Karcher, Michael R. Lewis, Andrea J. Linscott, Melinda D. Poulter …and others

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Clinical Laboratory Management, Third Edition, edited by an esteemed team of professionals under the guidance of editor-in-chief Lynne S. Garcia, is a comprehensive and essential reference for managing the complexities of the modern clinical laboratory. This newly updated and reorganized edition addresses the fast-changing landscape of laboratory management, presenting foundational insights and innovative strategies.

Topics covered include:

• an introduction to the basics of clinical laboratory management, the regulatory landscape, and evolving practices in the modern healthcare environment
• the essence of managerial leadership, with insights into employee needs and motivation, effective communication, and personnel management, including the lack of qualified position applicants, burnout, and more
• financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, including outreach
• up-to-date resources for laboratory coding, reimbursement, and compliance, reflecting current requirements, standards, and challenges
• benchmarking methods to define and measure success
• the importance of test utilization and clinical relevance
• future trends in pathology and laboratory science, including developments in test systems, human resources, and workforce development, and future directions in laboratory instrumentation and information technology
• an entirely new section devoted to pandemic planning, collaboration, and response, lessons learned from COVID-19, and a look towards the future of laboratory preparedness

This indispensable edition of Clinical Laboratory Management meets the needs of today’s clinical laboratories and anticipates the future, making it a must-have resource for laboratory professionals, managers, and students. Get your copy today, and equip yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights to excel in the complex and ever-changing world of the clinical laboratory.

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