Benchmorking Laboratory Operations Page 1 FOCUS: BENCHMARKING LABORATORY
OPERATIONS noano.aloun-oo-oc-no-o-nunenocnon-noon... Benchmorking Laboratory …

This chapter discusses the importance of selecting measures appropriate to the laboratory's
strategy and environment. It focuses on considerations relevant to the evaluation of …

The laboratory departments at six North Carolina hospitals have formed an ongoing
benchmarking team that has been meeting on a regular basis for more than 2 years. This …

Benchmarking is an important part of performance evaluation in the clinical laboratory.
When used effectively, benchmarking can lead to significant changes and performance …

In an ideal world, benchmarking performance in the clinical laboratory would improve
performance, quality, and overall patient satisfaction. However, there is a reason why …

Proficiency testing is the oldest form of laboratory benchmarking. Today, laboratory
managers can compare local laboratory quality to industry averages in many domains. This …

Benchmarking allows you to compete more effectively, obtain and retain resources for your
department, enhance the reputation of your department, and improve the satisfaction of your …

Measurement is a core activity in every clinical laboratory. Motivations for benchmarking
vary among laboratory leaders and organizations, but they may be distilled to a few primary …

How does your cost per test compare with the competition? Does your productivity measure
up? Benchmarking data provide the answers, but you may not realize just how far the …

The changing environment of healthcare reimbursement is rapidly leading to a renewed
appreciation of the importance of utilization management in the clinical laboratory. The …