12 Flashcards
1
Q
– Flow of activities performed in the laboratory
A
workflow
2
Q
– Includes a concept of continuity of operation
A
workflow
3
Q
– Interaction of physical space, equipment,
activities, manpower, clients
A
workflow
4
Q
– Refers to the physical layout of the workplace
A
lab design
5
Q
– Takes into account the operation of the lab
A
lab design
6
Q
– Shall rely on the workflow of the Lab
A
lab design
7
Q
- Near patient testing
A
Multisite Lab (near-care testing)
8
Q
- Less specimen logistics problems
A
Multisite Lab (near-care testing)
9
Q
- Large lab area is not needed
A
Multisite Lab (near-care testing)
10
Q
- Less queuing of patients
A
Multisite Lab (near-care testing)
11
Q
- Large volume, cheaper cost (economy of scale)
A
Centralized Lab
12
Q
- Increased productivity; concentrated manning
A
Centralized Lab
13
Q
- Need to address specimen logistics and result delivery
A
Centralized Lab
14
Q
allows the lab to readily adapt to changing
space requirement of the lab
A
Flexibility
15
Q
“lego concept” of instrumentation and testing
systems
A
Modulation
