(M) Lec 1: The Clinical Laboratory Setup Flashcards
T or F: The clinical laboratory is a structure within a larger structure
True
This is a formal structure designed as an architecture that includes work and social components
Clinical structure
They oversee the operation of the various sections in the lab
Pathologists, Clinical Lab Scientists, and Medical Technologists
People involved in specimen collection and processing
Phlebotomists
Clerical staffs
Specimen collection and processing
Persons who draw blood
Phlebo
Specimen collection and processing
routes different specimens to different departments
Clerical staff
Department which performs
Blood tests
Coagulation tests
CBC
PBS
Bone Marrow Assays
Hematology Department
Section where Fecalysis, Urinalysis, and assays of other body fluids are performed.
Clinical Microscopy
Department which performs
routine and special chemistry procedures
electrolyte testing
Clinical Chemistry Department
This is requiring Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) to be incorporated under the Clinical Chem. Department
New AO released by the DOH
The new AO requires ABG to be incorporated under which department?
Clinical Chem Dept
T or F: The AO released by the DOH is already implemented already
False (not implemented yet)
How many years are given to CC dept to implement the changes under the new AO?
3 years
Department which performs
Immunology and Blood Bank
Immunology/Immunohematology
In our department, we have a separate section for immunology/serology and another for immunohematology/BB
Immunology/Immunohematology
Technicians/Technologists perform:
serological tests (for infectious diseases)
rapid tests/procedures (such as for Leptospira testing and Dengue Antigen NS1)
Immunohematology
Routine procedures which include:
Component processing
Donor Management Systems
Blood bank
This has the authority to conduct donor bleeding, screening, and component processing
Blood bank
T or F: Not all BBs are given this kind of license for donor bleeding, screening, and component processing
True
Department which deals with the detection and identification of bacteria, fungi, and other parasites
Microbiology department
a.k.a Anatomic Path. wherein in Histopathology:
Cytotechs would examine cells
Histotechs examine the tissues
Pathology Department
Performance of drug and drugs of abuse assays
In our department, we only have drug testing, which only deals with routine analysis; no drugs of abuse assay
Toxicology Department
All operations in the laboratory are under who?
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/ MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Department head in clinical lab
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Monitors the different sections of the lab
Consultant In-Charge
Lab is divided into 2 branches
Central Lab
Drug Testing Lab
Both divisions of the lab is under the umbrella of which department?
Department of Pathology
A system that outlines how certain activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization.
Structure
The way that an organization arranges people and jobs so that its work can be performed and its goals can be met.
Organization structure
Shows corporate communication, the executive and managerial hierarchy, and creates a plan for efficient growth in the future.
Organization structure
An ineffective structure causes problems like lost profits, rapid employee turnover and loss in productivity.
Organization structure
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Defining an individual’s responsibilities at work.
- Should be detailed on how you would want a particular individual to perform their particular job – what is expected of them.
Design jobs/Job descriptions
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Grouping of jobs according to some logical arrangement; composed of various departments and managerial positions and relationships.
- Sectioning – falls under the different sections of the laboratory.
Departmentalization
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Clarifying the chain of command and the span of management.
- How you would want your structure/ organizational chart to be customized in a way that the chain of command is constantly adhered upon.
Establish reporting relationships
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The right in a position and the right of the person occupying the position to exercise discretion in making decisions affecting others.
Distribute authority
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Intended to achieve harmony of individual effort towards the accomplishment of group goals.
Coordinating activities
SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Line position and staff position
Differentiating among positions
POSITIONS
Direct chain of command – make decisions and utilize resources
Line position
