(M) Lec 1: The Clinical Laboratory Setup

Question 1

T or F: The clinical laboratory is a structure within a larger structure

Answer 1

True

Question 2

This is a formal structure designed as an architecture that includes work and social components

Answer 2

Clinical structure

Question 3

They oversee the operation of the various sections in the lab

Answer 3

Pathologists, Clinical Lab Scientists, and Medical Technologists

Question 4

People involved in specimen collection and processing

Answer 4

Phlebotomists
Clerical staffs

Question 5

Specimen collection and processing

Persons who draw blood

Answer 5

Phlebo

Question 6

Specimen collection and processing

routes different specimens to different departments

Answer 6

Clerical staff

Question 7

Department which performs

Blood tests
Coagulation tests
CBC
PBS
Bone Marrow Assays

Answer 7

Hematology Department

Question 8

Section where Fecalysis, Urinalysis, and assays of other body fluids are performed.

Answer 8

Clinical Microscopy

Question 9

Department which performs

routine and special chemistry procedures
electrolyte testing

Answer 9

Clinical Chemistry Department

Question 10

This is requiring Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) to be incorporated under the Clinical Chem. Department

Answer 10

New AO released by the DOH

Question 11

The new AO requires ABG to be incorporated under which department?

Answer 11

Clinical Chem Dept

Question 12

T or F: The AO released by the DOH is already implemented already

Answer 12

False (not implemented yet)

Question 13

How many years are given to CC dept to implement the changes under the new AO?

Answer 13

3 years

Question 14

Department which performs

Immunology and Blood Bank

Answer 14

Immunology/Immunohematology

Question 15

In our department, we have a separate section for immunology/serology and another for immunohematology/BB

Answer 15

Immunology/Immunohematology

Question 16

Technicians/Technologists perform:

serological tests (for infectious diseases)
rapid tests/procedures (such as for Leptospira testing and Dengue Antigen NS1)

Answer 16

Immunohematology

Question 17

Routine procedures which include:
Component processing
Donor Management Systems

Answer 17

Blood bank

Question 18

This has the authority to conduct donor bleeding, screening, and component processing

Answer 18

Blood bank

Question 19

T or F: Not all BBs are given this kind of license for donor bleeding, screening, and component processing

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Department which deals with the detection and identification of bacteria, fungi, and other parasites

Answer 20

Microbiology department

Question 21

a.k.a Anatomic Path. wherein in Histopathology:
Cytotechs would examine cells
Histotechs examine the tissues

Answer 21

Pathology Department

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Toxicology Department

Question 23

All operations in the laboratory are under who?

Answer 23

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/ MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Question 24

Department head in clinical lab

Answer 24

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Question 25

Monitors the different sections of the lab

Answer 25

Consultant In-Charge

Question 26

Lab is divided into 2 branches

Answer 26

Central Lab
Drug Testing Lab

Question 27

Both divisions of the lab is under the umbrella of which department?

Answer 27

Department of Pathology

Question 28

A system that outlines how certain activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization.

Answer 28

Structure

Question 29

The way that an organization arranges people and jobs so that its work can be performed and its goals can be met.

Answer 29

Organization structure

Question 30

Shows corporate communication, the executive and managerial hierarchy, and creates a plan for efficient growth in the future.

Answer 30

Organization structure

Question 31

An ineffective structure causes problems like lost profits, rapid employee turnover and loss in productivity.

Answer 31

Organization structure

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

Design jobs/Job descriptions

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Departmentalization

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

Establish reporting relationships

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

Distribute authority

Question 36

SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Intended to achieve harmony of individual effort towards the accomplishment of group goals.

Answer 36

Coordinating activities

Question 37

SIX ELEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Line position and staff position

Answer 37

Differentiating among positions

Question 38

POSITIONS

Direct chain of command – make decisions and utilize resources

Answer 38

Line position