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Weaver, John. "Laboratory Staff Evaluation Process." Journal of the IEST 56, no. 2 (October 1, 2013): 68–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.17764/jiet.56.2.46512m9447t62x13.

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Objectively evaluating laboratory staff is a very difficult task. Variations in supported equipment, student performance, and process sensitivity prevent the use of direct, objective criteria in employee performance measurement. These factors are multiplied in research facilities, where equipment uptime and process performance measurements are not easily determined. Supervisors, therefore, must apply more subjective techniques in staff evaluation, which often results in the perception of inequity. This paper presents a rigorous evaluation process that utilizes significant employee participation to address this issue of perceived inequity. The process utilizes five areas of evaluation: Goals and Accountability; Job Performance; Individual Characteristics; Aspirations and Assistance; and Employee Feedback. These areas, applied through an employee self-evaluation followed by direct interaction between employee and supervisor, serve as discussion points as well as a means of performance documentation. While still primarily subjective in nature, the process significantly reduces any perception of unfairness and allows the employee to document issues for future reference. Introduced six years ago at the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University, the process has undergone numerous tweaks and enhancements leading to the version documented in this paper.

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Prajapati, Suneel, and Sukhminder Kaur. "Safety Recommendations for Forensic Laboratory Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic." Academic Forensic Pathology 11, no. 2 (June 2021): 94–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/19253621211024396.

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In the 21st century, the crime rate and viral infectious diseases are on peak and seems to be the real enemies of humanity. Forensic science and its various branches especially biology have a key role in modern-day justice. Forensic scientists and laboratory staffs are of great significance for elucidating the biological exhibits and generating the biological evidence which are required for criminal justice. Owing to the profession and like other medical health workers, forensic laboratory staffs are also at a greater risk in the era of COVID-19. Therefore, the safety of forensic laboratory staff is of utmost importance during this pandemic. The article emphasizes on the safety guidelines and regulations that need to be adopted by the forensic staff in connection with daily laboratory practices. Thus, the article may offer a reference or help one to implement COVID-19 advisory to forensic scientists and other laboratory staff working in forensic institutions and laboratories during the current pandemic.

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Jignesh Sharma and Richard D. Nair. "COVID-19 related challenges faced by Medical Laboratory Staff: A Review of Literature." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 12, no. 2 (November 30, 2021): 232–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2021.12.2.0589.

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Laboratory testing on the confirmation of COVID-19 results is an essential component and without the expertise of trained laboratory technicians this is not possible. The aim of this study was to review the impacts of COVID-19 on medical laboratory staff. The literature search was done using Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Proquest databases, and relevant keywords were applied to find studies which have been conducted in the field of Medical Laboratory Science specifically looking at the impacts on staff caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. All the studies pertaining to the topic published in 2020 and 2021 in English language were reviewed and the main themes were identified. The results showed that impacts of COVID-19 were felt by the staff, as they were pushed to their limits causing stress and burnout. Apart from this laboratory staff were faced with issues such as; shortage in terms of human resources, consumables, testing kits and reagents. This was an added factor to delays in testing and disruption to the testing Turnaround time (TATs) and also contributed to the stress and burnout of staff. Laboratory professionals and other health care staffs were pushed to the limits to ensure patient care was not affected and each patient was attended too without delay. Laboratory personnel’s were pushed to their limits to ensure that test results were given on time.

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Štajdohar-Pađen, Olga. "Education and training of laboratory staff as a part of laboratory competence." Accreditation and Quality Assurance 13, no. 4-5 (January 8, 2008): 267–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00769-007-0352-8.

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Ianosi-Irimie, Monica, Sue-Ellen Tupper, Patricia Andrews, and Stanley W. Schofield. "Staff to Demand Reorganization in a Clinical Laboratory." American Journal of Clinical Pathology 138, suppl 2 (November 1, 2012): A229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/138.suppl2.148.

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Keck, Christoph, Robert Fischer, Vera Baukloh, and Michael Alper. "Staff management in the in vitro fertilization laboratory." Fertility and Sterility 84, no. 6 (December 2005): 1786–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.06.051.

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Campbell, C. K. "Hazards to laboratory staff posed by fungal pathogens." Journal of Hospital Infection 30 (June 1995): 358–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0195-6701(95)90039-x.

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Miletić, Slavica, Ana Milijić, Marko Trišić, Slađana Krstić, and Emina Požega. "Analysis of competent staff for the accreditation of laboratories using the AHP method." Bakar 47, no. 2 (2022): 55–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/bakar2202055m.

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The competent and experienced staff is one of the criteria for assessment the technical competence of the laboratory. This paper presents the AHP analysis of competent and experienced laboratory accreditation staff. The following sub-criteria were analyzed: training SRPS ISO 17025:2017, training ISO 9001, training staff to work on a particular machine using a valid method, responsibility, impartiality, confidentiality, authority and interpersonal cooperation of the laboratory staff. The criterion for competent and experienced staff should meet all the requirements for the technical equipment of the laboratory to submit an application for accreditation.

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Novis, David A., Suzanne Nelson, Barbara J. Blond, Anthony J. Guidi, Michael L. Talbert, Pamela Mix, and Peter L. Perrotta. "Laboratory Staff Turnover: A College of American Pathologists Q-Probes Study of 23 Clinical Laboratories." Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 144, no. 3 (July 17, 2019): 350–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.5858/arpa.2019-0140-cp.

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Context.— Knowledge of laboratory staff turnover rates are important to laboratory medical directors and hospital administrators who are responsible for ensuring adequate staffing of their clinical laboratories. The current turnover rates for laboratory employees are unknown. Objective.— To determine the 3-year average employee turnover rates for clinical laboratory staff and to survey the types of institutional human resource practices that may be associated with lower turnover rates. Design.— We collected data from participating laboratories spanning a 3-year period of 2015–2017, which included the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members that their laboratories employed in several personnel and departmental categories, and the number of laboratory staff FTEs who vacated each of those categories that institutions intended to refill. We calculated the 3-year average turnover rates for all laboratory employees, for several personnel categories, and for major laboratory departmental categories, and assessed the potential associations between 3-year average all laboratory staff turnover rates with institutional human resource practices. Results.— A total of 23 (20 US and 3 international) participating institutions were included in the analysis. Among the 21 participants providing adequate turnover data, the median of the 3-year average turnover rate for all laboratory staff was 16.2%. Among personnel categories, ancillary staff had the lowest median (11.1% among 21 institutions) and phlebotomist staff had the highest median (24.9% among 20 institutions) of the 3-year average turnover rates. Among laboratory departments, microbiology had the lowest median (7.8% among 18 institutions) and anatomic pathology had the highest median (14.3% among 14 institutions) of the 3-year average turnover rates. Laboratories that developed and communicated clear career paths to their employees and that funded external laboratory continuing education activities had significantly lower 3-year average turnover rates than laboratories that did not implement these strategies. Conclusions.— Laboratory staff turnover rates among institutions varied widely. Two human resource practices were associated with lower laboratory staff turnover rates.

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Hurliman, Shannon K., and Kristin Paston. "Code Labs: Expediting Laboratory Test Results During a Code." Critical Care Nurse 31, no. 5 (October 1, 2011): 30–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ccn2011789.

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Background Knowing a patient’s “laboratory picture” is crucial in any code blue situation. Having no streamlined method for collecting and processing laboratory specimens during codes leads to staff frustration and critical delays in patient care. Objective To simplify collection and testing of laboratory specimens during codes. Methods Staff nurses led an initiative through which (1) code laboratory tests were placed in a computerized order set, thereby simplifying ordering; (2) prepackaged bags of supplies for the new order set were placed in each code cart; (3) the laboratory department supervisor began carrying a code pager to ensure that laboratory staff are prepared for incoming “code labs”; (4) a protocol was created for laboratory staff to follow after receiving code labs; and (5) processes were developed for units that are not integrated in the organization’s electronic ordering system. Results The mean turnaround time (the time from when laboratory tests are ordered to when results are posted) was reduced from 52.0 minutes to 31.3 minutes (P = .002). Laboratory staff improved their processing time (the time from when specimens are received by laboratory staff to when results are posted) from 34.9 minutes to 21.5 minutes (P = .01). Survey responses indicated that staff across disciplines were significantly more satisfied with the new process. Conclusions Because the changes are basic, they can be implemented easily in any hospital setting to improve turnaround time for laboratory tests during codes.

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R Lederman, Edith, and Agus Suwandono. "Establishment of L3 (field reference laboratory)." Microbiology Australia 26, no. 4 (2005): 167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ma05167.

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Due to structural damage, decimation of skilled laboratory staff, and loss of critical supplies, laboratory capabilities after 26 December were essentially nil in Banda Aceh, the city centre of Aceh Province. On 15 January 2005, staff from NIHRD and NAMRU-2 were jointly given the task of establishing a reference laboratory on the grounds of the Aceh provincial health laboratory unit (Labkesda Aceh) in response to the direct need for laboratory resources. This reference laboratory, known as L3, was funded by USAID.

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Al-Abhar, Nabil, Ghuzlan Saeed Moghram, Eshrak Abdulmalek Al-Gunaid, Abdulwahed Al Serouri, and Yousef Khader. "Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick Injuries and Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage Among Clinical Laboratory Staff in Sana’a, Yemen: Cross-Sectional Study." JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 6, no. 1 (March 31, 2020): e15812. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/15812.

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Background Laboratory staff handling blood or biological samples are at risk for accidental injury or exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations for laboratory staff can minimize these risks. Objective The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of occupational exposure to needle stick injuries (NSIs) and assess HBV vaccination coverage among clinical laboratory staff in Sana’a, Yemen. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among clinical laboratory staff who were involved in handling and processing laboratory samples at the main public and private clinical laboratories in Sana’a. Data collection was done using a semistructured questionnaire. The questionnaire was divided into 3 parts. Part 1 included information on sociodemographic characteristics of participants. Part 2 included information on the availability of the personal protective equipment in the laboratories, such as lab coats and gloves. Part 3 included questions about the history of injury during work in the laboratory and the vaccination status for HBV. Results A total of 219/362 (60%) participants had been accidentally injured while working in the laboratory. Of those, 14.6% (32/219) had been injured during the last 3 months preceding the data collection. Receiving the biosafety manual was significantly associated with lower risk of injury. Out of those who were injured, 54.8% (120/219) had received first aid. About three-quarters of respondents reported that they had been vaccinated against HBV. The vaccination against HBV was significantly higher among laboratory staff who were working at private laboratories (P=.01), who had postgraduate degrees (P=.005), and who received the biosafety manual (P=.03). Conclusions Occupational exposure to NSI is still a major problem among laboratory staff in public and private laboratories in Sana’a, Yemen. The high incidence of injuries among laboratory staff and the low rate of receiving first aid in laboratories combined with low vaccination coverage indicates that all laboratory staff are at risk of exposure to HBV. Therefore, strengthening supervision, legalizing HBV vaccinations for all laboratory staff, and optimizing laboratory practices regarding the management of sharps can minimize risks and prerequisites in Yemen.

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Christenson, John C., and James C. Overall. "Proper Use of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory." Pediatrics In Review 16, no. 2 (February 1, 1995): 62–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/pir.16.2.62.

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The interaction between clinicians and microbiology laboratory staff has to be one of mutual benefit. The more the laboratory personnel know about your patients, the more meaningful and thorough will be the results. Communication is the key to success. Visit the microbiology laboratory and get to know the staff. The clinician also needs to be familiar with and use the most commonly used diagnostic tests for individual bacterial pathogens appropriately.

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NUGRAHA, MUHAMMAD, and JAMALUDIN YASKURNIAAM. "Sistem Informasi Peminjaman Barang Berbasis Web dengan Metode Waterfall." MIND Journal 5, no. 1 (May 19, 2021): 14–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.26760/mindjournal.v5i1.14-23.

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AbstrakProses peminjaman barang untuk keperluan praktikum merupakan aktifitas yang rutin dilakukan. Pada umumnya peminjaman barang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa atau dosen kepada staf laboratorium dengan mengisi form peminjaman secara tertulis. Namun dalam proses peminjaman tersebut ada kalanya staf laboratorium kewalahan ketika proses peminjaman barang banyak sekali karena staf laboratorium harus mengecek keberadaan barang satu persatu secara manual. Oleh karena permasalahan tersebut maka pada penelitian ini akan didesain dan dibangun sistem informasi peminjaman barang berbasis web yang berfungsi untuk mempermudah staf laboratorium dalam pengelolaan data barang. Dengan sistem informasi peminjaman barang proses pengajuan peminjaman, persetujuan peminjaman, monitoring barang, dan pencarian status barang bisa dengan mudah dan cepat dilakukan. Metode pembangunan sistem yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode Waterfall, dan untuk desain sistem menggunakan UML (Unified Modelling Languange). Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini berupa sistem informasi peminjaman barang berbasis web dengan menggunakan framework Codeigniter 4 yang dapat mempermudah proses pengelolaan peminjaman barang.Kata kunci: sistem, informasi, peminjaman, Codeigniter, webAbstractThe borrowing process goods for practicum is a routine activity. Generally, the lending of goods is carried out by students to laboratory staff by filling out the loan form manually. However, in the lending process, sometimes laboratory staff is overwhelmed when the process of borrowing a lot because the laboratory staff has to check the items manually. Base on these problems, this research will develop a web-based information system for lending goods to facilitate laboratory staff in managing data of goods. With this information system for borrowing goods, the process of applying for loans, loan approval, monitoring of goods, and searching for the status of goods can be done easily and quickly. The method of development system using Waterfall, and system design using UML. The final result of this research is a web-based information system for lending goods using the Codeigniter 4 framework, which can simplify managing lending of goods.Keywords: system, information, loan, Codeigniter, web

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Gwynne, Peter. "…as the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory lays off staff." Physics World 21, no. 07 (July 2008): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/21/07/13.

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Segurado, Oscar G. "Spanish laboratory backs off bid to cut research staff." Nature 366, no. 6450 (November 1993): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/366008a0.

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Steciuk, Mark, Patricia Tichenor, and Marisa B. Marques. "A Simple Tool to Educate Laboratory Staff About Anticoagulation." Laboratory Medicine 40, no. 11 (November 2009): 687–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1309/lmts7nvikrrdlv84.

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Kroenke, Kurt, James F. Hanley, John B. Copley, Joseph I. Matthews, Charles E. Davis, Charles J. Foulks, and John L. Carpenter. "Improving House Staff Ordering of Three Common Laboratory Tests." Medical Care 25, no. 10 (October 1987): 928–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005650-198710000-00002.

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Huang, Yi, Jicheng Huang, Han Xia, Yongxia Shi, Haixia Ma, and Zhiming Yuan. "Networking for training Level 3/4 biosafety laboratory staff." Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity 1, no. 1 (March 2019): 46–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobb.2018.12.004.

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Napier, J. A. F. "Points: Laboratory staff in the National Blood Transfusion Service." BMJ 296, no. 6626 (March 26, 1988): 936. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.296.6626.936-d.

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Macchi Silva, Vítor Vasata, and José Luis Duarte Ribeiro. "Obtaining laboratory accreditation – required activities." International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance 32, no. 1 (February 11, 2019): 71–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-10-2017-0191.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the activities needed to meet specified requirements to assist laboratory staff running tests and calibrations and to obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Design/methodology/approach The relevant literature that contributes to establishing activities that help laboratory staff to obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation was studied. Laboratory researchers specializing in electro-medical equipment quality control were questioned about the criteria to be observed when selecting, developing and validating analytical steps. Findings Results revealed the analytical method criteria to be observed, which demonstrated their essentially quantitative nature. Originality/value This study presents a model that improves selecting, developing and validating analytical steps and contributes to producing reliable test and calibration results. These improvements can help laboratory testing and calibration to meet clients’ needs, satisfy specified requirements and provide reliable results.

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Lunz, Mary E. "The Impact of the Quality of Laboratory Staff on the Accuracy of Laboratory Results." JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 258, no. 3 (July 17, 1987): 361. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1987.03400030077036.

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Lunz, M. E. "The impact of the quality of laboratory staff on the accuracy of laboratory results." JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 258, no. 3 (July 17, 1987): 361–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.258.3.361.

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Suryana, Asep, Aim Abdul Karim, and Sapriya Sapriya. "MANAJEMEN CAPACITY BUILDING TENAGA ADMINISTRASI SEKOLAH DI SEKOLAH LABORATORIUM UPI." PEDAGOGIA 15, no. 3 (April 25, 2018): 250265. http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/pdgia.v15i3.11021.

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School administration personnel as "supplements and complement" in the quality of education services,administrative activities and other support activities have a significant effect on the learning service activities.The purpose of this research is to gain information about the position, and the program development of SchoolAdministration Staff (education and training) at every level in UPI Laboratory School and those who areresponsible for the development of School Administration Staff. The research method used is qualitative with theresearch subject of all administrative staff of school at UPI laboratory school. The result in establishing the TASprofession in UPI related to the clarity of the status of manpower and comprehensively correlated with the statusof school administrative staff at every level of education in the laboratory school. The description of the careerladder of the school administrative staff in the laboratory school is not yet apparent. Built a school administrationprofession is not only an obligation of the administrative staff itself but rather the full support of the school andgovernment.

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Ai, Run, Mu Xi Lei, Zheng Bao Lei, and Bi Feng Ou. "The Safety Monitoring System of Ship/Bridge Crash Testing Laboratory." Advanced Materials Research 255-260 (May 2011): 467–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.255-260.467.

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In order to ensure the safety of the staff and the property of our laboratory, and guarantee the ship/bridge crash test conducted safely and smoothly, we adopt the safety monitoring system to supervise the whole ship/bridge crash testing laboratory and to be early warning, under the background of special application of ship/bridge crash testing laboratory. According to the actual site of crash testing laboratory, we choose the most suitable technology and operating principle to satisfy the request of ship/bridge crash testing laboratory. At the case that we do not need to increase the number of camera excessively, we can achieve the maximum coverage of the field of view by choosing the multi-function camera and designing the layout of it, and we will take advantage of the broadcasting alarm system to reach the purpose of keeping the safety of our laboratory. The results of actual application show that the staffs in the monitoring room can take the whole laboratory under their controls if we make use of this kind of safety monitoring system of ship/bridge crash testing laboratory, and we can fully protect the safety of the staff and the property of our laboratory. For the pretty good stableness and capacity of resisting disturbance, the system can greatly satisfy the request of keeping safety and early alarm.

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Bello, Shamsudeen. "AVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY SUPPORTING STAFF AND ITS EFFECT ON THE CONDUCT OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL LESSON AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA." Sokoto Educational Review 16, no. 2 (December 31, 2015): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.35386/ser.v16i2.132.

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The study has investigated availability of laboratory supporting staff and its effect on the conduct of biology practical lesson among public secondary schools in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study answered two research questions and one hypothesis. The population of the study comprised 32 senior secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis with 93 biology teachers. Fifteen (15) public secondary schools were randomly selected with 30 biology teachers as sampled teachers, including heads of biology departments. The study used an instrument titled Biology Laboratory Practical Work Questionnaire (BLPWQ) with reliability coefficient of 0.82. Data obtained from the field were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and chi-square. The findings revealed that public schools in Sokoto metropolis have no sufficient laboratory supporting staff. The schools also conduct little practical lessons. Similarly, there was significant relationship between laboratory supporting staff availability and frequency of conduct of biology practical lessons. It’s recommended that, the government should provide adequate and qualified laboratory supporting staff (laboratory assistant, technician/attendant) to the secondary schools in the state.

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Walker, Eloise M., Alice E. Jasper, Lauren Davis, Kay Por Yip, Aduragbemi A. Faniyi, Michael J. Hughes, Helena A. Crisford, et al. "Mitigating Health Risks to Reopen a Clinical Research Laboratory During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Framework." JMIR Research Protocols 9, no. 12 (December 4, 2020): e22570. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/22570.

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many countries implementing lockdown procedures, resulting in the suspension of laboratory research. With lockdown measures now easing in some areas, many laboratories are preparing to reopen. This is particularly challenging for clinical research laboratories due to the dual risk of patient samples carrying the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, and the risk to patients being exposed to research staff during clinical sampling. To date, no confirmed transmission of the virus has been confirmed within a laboratory setting; however, operating processes and procedures should be adapted to ensure safe working of samples of positive, negative, or unknown COVID-19 status. Objective In this paper, we propose a framework for reopening a clinical research laboratory and resuming operations with the aim to maximize research capacity while minimizing the risk to research participants and staff. Methods This framework was developed by consensus among experienced laboratory staff who have prepared to reopen a clinical research laboratory. Results Multiple aspects need to be considered to reopen a clinical laboratory. We describe our process to stratify projects by risk, including assessment of donor risk and COVID-19 clinical status, the COVID-19 status of the specific sample type, and how to safely process each sample type. We describe methods to prepare the laboratory for safe working including maintaining social distancing through signage, one-way systems and access arrangements for staff and patients, limiting staff numbers on site and encouraging home working for all nonlaboratory tasks including data analysis and writing. Shared equipment usage was made safe by adapting booking systems to allow for the deployment of cleaning protocols. All risk assessments and standard operating procedures were rewritten and approved by local committees, and staff training was initiated to ensure compliance. Conclusions Laboratories can adopt and adapt this framework to expedite reopening a clinical laboratory during the current COVID-19 pandemic while mitigating the risk to research participants and staff.

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Sihotang, Farida Fransisca, Ayi Darmana, and Tarsyad Nugraha. "Analysis of Competency Factors Affecting the Performance of Laboratory Staff About Plebhotomy at UPT. Medan Regional Health Laboratory Center in 2019." Journal La Medihealtico 1, no. 4 (September 12, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v1i4.132.

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Performance is the work achieved by a laboratory officer in carrying out its functions in accordance with the responsibilities assigned to it by following the rules applicable in the laboratory. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of training, documentation, and skills on laboratory staff performance about phlebotomy in UPT. Medan Regional Health Laboratory Center in 2019. This study used a quantitative type with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted at UPT. Medan Regional Health Laboratory Center in 2019. The data collected is primary data with a questionnaire tool. The informants in this study were 45 people, namely all laboratory staff. The results of the study based on data analysis using SPSS show that the training, documentation, and skills factors have a relationship with the laboratory staff's performance, and the most dominant factor affecting the staff's performance is skills. Therefore, suggestions for UPT leaders. The Regional Health Laboratory Center of Medan in order to give more serious attention to staff and to the deficiencies in the laboratory both in terms of infrastructure.

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CHE HASSAN, NURUL HUSNA, AHMAD RASDAN ISMAIL, NOR KAMILAH MAKHTAR, MUHAMMAD AZWADI SULAIMAN, NOOR SYUHADAH SUBKI, and NOOR ADILAH HAMZAH. "SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICE AMONG SCHOOL LABORATORY STAFF IN KELANTAN." International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT) 5, no. 2 (September 30, 2017): 108–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v5i2.310.

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Keselamatan adalah isu yang paling penting dalam sektor perindustrian seperti pembinaan dan pembuatan. Baru-baru ini, peningkatan jumlah kes kemalangan yang dilaporkan melibatkan persekitaran sekolah menunjukkan kepentingan isu keselamatan dalam sektor pendidikan. Kesedaran keselamatan di kalangan kakitangan di sektor ini adalah penting untuk mengetahui kaedah untuk mencegah kemalangan yang berlaku pada masa akan datang. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menganalisis pengetahuan kakitangan makmal dari segi amalan keselamatan dan kesihatan di makmal. Soal selidik tinjauan mengedarkan antara 255 makmal kakitangan dari sepuluh Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah di Kelantan. Analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahawa pemahaman tentang amalan keselamatan dan kesihatan adalah rendah semasa melakukan beberapa aktiviti pekerjaan di makmal. Selain itu, sesetengah kakitangan juga tidak melaksanakan amalan keselamatan yang boleh menyumbang kepada kejadian tidak dirancang yang berlaku di makmal. Oleh itu, cadangan kajian ini adalah kakitangan di makmal perlu menjalani latihan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan untuk mengekalkan dan mewujudkan persekitaran yang selamat di tempat kerja. Safety is the most important issue in industrial sector such as construction and manufacturing. Recently, the increasing number of accident cases reported involving school environment shows the important of safety issues in education sector. Safety awareness among staff in this sector is crucial in order to find out the method to prevent the accident occurred in future. This study was conducted to analyze the knowledge of laboratory staff in term of safety and health practice in laboratory. Survey questionnaires were distributing among 255 of staff laboratory from ten District Education Offices in Kelantan. Descriptive analysis shows that the understanding of safety and health practice are low while doing some job activities in laboratory. Furthermore, some of the staff also did not implemented safety practice that may contribute to unplanned event occur in laboratory. Suggestion that the staff at laboratory need to undergo on Occupational Safety and Health training to maintain and create safe environment in workplaces.

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de Cediel, N., C. G. Fraser, A. Deom, L. Josefsson, H. G. J. Worth, and O. Zinder. "Guidelines (1988) for training in clinical laboratory management." Journal of Automatic Chemistry 11, no. 3 (1989): 99–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/s1463924689000234.

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Trainees in laboratory medicine must develop skills in laboratory management. Guidelines are detailed for laboratory staff in training, directors responsible for staff development and professional bodies wishing to generate material appropriate to their needs. The syllabus delineates the knowledge base required and includes laboratory planning and organization, control of operations, methodology and instrumentation, data management and statistics, financial management, clinical use of tests, communication, personnel management and training and research and development. Methods for achievement of the skills required are suggested. A bibliography of IFCC publications and other material is provided to assist in training in laboratory management.

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Bovenberg, Danielle Elaine. "Safe Crossings: How Laboratory Staff Circulates Knowledge Amid Scientific Secrecy." Academy of Management Proceedings 2021, no. 1 (August 2021): 10820. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2021.171.

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Sabatino, L., A. Borghini, S. Turchi, A. Mercuri, G. Lazzerini, E. Piccaluga, B. Magro, G. Guagliumi, E. Picano, and M. G. Andreassi. "Leukocyte telomere shortening in staff working in cardiac catheterization laboratory." European Heart Journal 34, suppl 1 (August 2, 2013): P3921. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3921.

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Tonacci, A., G. Baldus, D. Corda, G. Tartarisco, E. Piccaluga, G. Guagliumi, A. Cremonesi, G. Pioggia, M. G. Andreassi, and E. Picano. "Olfactory testing in staff working in the cardiac catheterization laboratory." European Heart Journal 34, suppl 1 (August 2, 2013): P5432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5432.

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Sarri, Catherine, Eugenia Eng, and Carol Runyan. "Injuries among Medical Laboratory Housekeeping Staff: Incidence and Worker Perceptions." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 33, no. 1 (January 1991): 52–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00043764-199101000-00014.

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Cameron, Airlie, Stephen Balter, Jerry E. Goss, David G. Greene, Diana F. Guthaner, Frederick A. Heupler, David R. Holmes, Roger M. Mills, William C. Sheldon, and Lewis Wexler. "Guidelines for professional staff privileges in the cardiac catheterization laboratory." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis 21, no. 3 (November 1990): 203–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.1810210316.

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Peddecord, K. Michael. "The Quality of Laboratory Staff and the Accuracy of Results." JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 259, no. 1 (January 1, 1988): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1988.03720010024021.

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Peddecord, K. M. "The quality of laboratory staff and the accuracy of results." JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 259, no. 1 (January 1, 1988): 44b—44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.259.1.44b.

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Abbas, Mohsin, Adel Zakaria, and Mansour Balkhyour. "Implementation of Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) program at Chemical Laboratories of a University." Journal of Safety Studies 3, no. 1 (May 25, 2017): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jss.v3i1.11109.

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The use of chemicals in academic/research laboratories is obvious which need proper university’s safety management. It is the prime responsibility of university top management to protect laboratory staff from chemical health risks during their work. This study elaborate a methodology for the implementation of a Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) programme in a University’s chemical laboratories. The objective of this CHRA programme is to identify and evaluate the risk of chemical exposure among laboratory staff. The qualitative observation of CHRA programme identified two categories of risk, one is a significant risk but already adequately controlled could increase in future, second is risk significant now, and not adequately controlled. Based on the conclusion of CHRA programme proactive suggestion were made to reduce the risks of chemical exposure among laboratory staff in the selected Saudi university. This study can be useful to implement CHRA programme in chemical laboratories of a university to assess risk of chemical exposure and required control measures for the protection of laboratory staff.

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Al-Ammar, Nibras S., Hanadi Abdulqader Jasim, Noor Sabeeh, Abeer A. Al-Mawali, Mustafa R. Mohsen, Mohammed R. Shaker, Rossull D. Qassim, Ahmad H. Ibrahim, and Basil A. Abbas. "Errors in handling patient’s specimens in laboratories of Basrah Hospitals." International journal of health sciences 6, S1 (March 22, 2022): 1814–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6ns1.4926.

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Aim: This study was conducted to illustrate the errors in handling patient’s specimen all the way from patients to laboratory. Material and method: Outpatient staff, patients, and laboratory staff asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms during the period between February-April 2016. One hundred and thirty-eight individuals asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms, 34(24.64%) outpatient staff, 53(38.41%) patients and 51(36.96%) laboratory staff in different hospitals in Basrah. Among the patient group, 25 (47.17%) males and 28 (52.83%) were females. SPSS version 20 used for analysis the data. Results: Among the outpatient staff, 61.76% do not invert the tube to mix blood specimen with anticoagulant, 58.82% do not check expiration date on the tube before usage. Also 41.18% do not explain to the patient how to collect the specimen. Among patient group, 12% males and 21.43% females wash the urinary opening and the surrounding areas before collecting urine specimen. Percentage of females who give the specimen immediately to outpatient staff (46.43%) was statistically significant in comparison to men (P-value was 0.04).

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Theodorou, Dimitris, and Padelis Giannelos. "Medical laboratory quality systems – a management review." International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance 28, no. 3 (April 20, 2015): 267–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-04-2014-0039.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight changes in ISO 15189:2012 and ISO 15189:2007 concerning management review requirements and to present a management review checklist, which includes all the revised ISO 15189’s requirements. Design/methodology/approach – The recent revised and updated ISO 15189:2012 standard recommends a management review using a process approach and includes some additional topics. Findings – The management review is a key element in many quality management systems, including medical laboratory management systems in accordance with ISO 15189. The process approach enables laboratory top managers and personnel to achieve all the quality management system’s important inputs and outputs. Originality/value – As laboratory staff often encounter difficulties fully exploiting the management review process, this checklist helps laboratory staff carry out an effective management review covering all the quality management system’s important aspects.

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Yuce FIRAT, Pinar, Ilhan GECIT, Fehime DEPECIK, Mesut KARADAN, Erdal KARCI, Ulku KARAMAN, and Sinan CALIK. "Demodex spp. Positivity among Laboratory Staff, Kitchen Staff, Cleaning Workers and Nurses working in a State Hospital." Turkish Journal of Parasitology 34, no. 4 (December 1, 2010): 164–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/tpd.2010.05.

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Horrigan, Louise A. "Staff-student interactions in a physiology laboratory class: What do they involve and are they important?" Advances in Physiology Education 45, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 607–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00044.2021.

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Although considerable staff resources are often allocated to the teaching of undergraduate laboratory classes, there is a paucity of discussion regarding the extent and substance of the staff-student interactions that occur within classes and also whether these interactions benefit student learning in any way. Performed across four undergraduate laboratory sessions, this exploratory study aimed to quantify the interactions in terms of frequency, duration, and initiation of interactions, as well as gathering staff and student perceptions of the impact of the interactions. Staff gathered descriptive data by completing an observation checklist after each interaction and also provided their own perceptions of the interaction focus and outcome. Student perceptions were collected using an online survey after each class. Staff perceived that the most frequent achievement of the interactions was to enable students to progress with work. However, students’ perceptions suggested that staff may underestimate the impact of staff-student interactions on conceptual learning. The most striking findings were the students’ perceptions of the impact of interactions on their affective domain. On average, 93% of students agreed that when staff take an interest in their work, it motivates them to work hard, and 78% agreed that interactions with staff made the classes more enjoyable. With evidence that positive affect such as enjoyment is positively associated with aspects of learning, this is a salient finding. The study underscores the value of staff availability within the laboratory class and provides impetus to reevaluate how we perceive these interactions and their impact on student learning.

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Schmidlin, M., M. Alt, G. Vogel, U. Voegeli, P. Brodmann, and C. Bagutti. "Contaminations of laboratory surfaces with Staphylococcus aureus are affected by the carrier status of laboratory staff." Journal of Applied Microbiology 109, no. 4 (August 19, 2010): 1284–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2010.04749.x.

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Aryantiningsih, Dwi Sapta, and Ikke Debora Pardosi. "Analisis Pelatihan, Motivasi, Ketersediaan Alat Dan Pengawasan Penggunaan APD Pada Laboran Tb Di Puskesmas Kota Pekanbaru." HEALTH CARE : JURNAL KESEHATAN 8, no. 1 (June 30, 2019): 30–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.36763/healthcare.v8i1.40.

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Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) is a zoonotic disease, this disease can be transmitted from animals to humans. The cause of tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Soedarto, 2009). Based on the Health Profile in Pekanbaru from 2015-2017, in five public health centers were found with high tuberculosis cases, there are Sidomulyo 16% (77,58); Umban Sari 10% (46,63); RI Sidomulyo 6% (29,51); Rumbai Bukit 6% (28,99); and Lima Puluh 5% (24,64). From the highest TB case data in the city of Pekanbaru, it can also have an impact on the public health centers Laboratory staff. According to Tuberculosis Laboratory Service Standards (2014) Occupational Safety in culture laboratories and sensitivity tests must be in accordance with the procedures of security in laboratory facilities with a high risk of transmission. The purpose of this study was to analyze training, motivation, equipment support, supervision in the transmission of tuberculosis in laboratory assistants in Public Health Center. This type of research is descriptive qualitative, conducted in five health centers in Pekanbaru City in January to February 2019. Informants are laboratory staff, Public Health Centre leaders and Head of Administration. The number of informants was 15 people. The instrument is in the form of an interview guide and observation sheet. The results of this study prove that laboratory staff have received TB training, laboratory motivation in using a fairly high protection tool, the availability of self-protection equipment in the laboratory and supervision carried out by the Puskesmas quality team on laboratory staff. From the results of this study, it can be recommended for Public Health Centre leaders to increase special training on protection in the laboratory.

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Alshalani, Abdulaziz J., and Khaled F. Salama. "Assessment of Occupational Safety Practices Among Medical Laboratory Staff in Governmental Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Journal of Safety Studies 5, no. 1 (July 21, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jss.v5i1.14992.

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Background: workers in laboratories are faced with many occupational risks at work and their health and safety may be severely jeopardized if adequate preventive protective measures are not taken. Objectives: to assess the level of occupational safety practices among laboratory staff in governmental hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Method: It was a cross sectional descriptive study among 107 laboratory staff, and 28 labs. Data was collected by a self-administered validated structured questionnaire and observation checklist, which were developed, and validated by us using guidelines on universal work precautions and based on previous studies. Results: Overall, there was a positive knowledge of, and attitude towards, occupational safety practices among medical laboratory staff. Nationality and age group were the only two variables that were significantly correlated with occupational safety practices. Almost of the occupational safety practices subscales were followed in the assessed subscales, except for certain parameters including mainly personal protective equipment’s and electrical safety. Conclusion: Overall, a positive knowledge of, and attitude towards, occupational safety practices among medical laboratory staff was reported.

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Gunawan, Indra. "Managemen Pengelolaan Alat dan Bahan di Laboratorium Mikrobiologi." Jurnal Pengelolaan Laboratorium Pendidikan 1, no. 1 (January 16, 2019): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jplp.1.1.19-25.

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Laboratory is one of the important facilities in the teaching and learning process, as a place to study or as a source of learning, laboratories must have a comfortable and safe nature. A laboratory that is comfortable means that the needs or needs to carry out activities are available in the appropriate place or are easily accessible if used and used. Whereas laboratories that are safe means that all storage of hazardous materials and dangerous activities has been prepared and anticipated. Laboratory management will run more effectively if the laboratory structure is supported by elements including the head / head of the laboratory, practicum coordinator, Education Laboratory/ Technician / Laboran / Analyst staff and laboratory staff The purpose of laboratory management is to create an atmosphere of microbiology laboratories, especially those that are comfortable and safe for users which include students, researchers and visitors to the laboratory and staff who manage the laboratory. The method used is quantitative based on literature studies (metaanalisis). Framework for meta-analysis concepts based on the determination of layout and space, management of tools and materials, order and laboratory safety It is expected that the implementation of good management in the laboratory will create a safe and comfortable laboratory atmosphere. Based on the results above, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between management and good governance with a safe and comfortable atmosphere for users and laboratory managers

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Tripney, Brian G., Philip Naysmith, and Gordon T. Cook. "A New Database Program Installed at the SUERC Radiocarbon Laboratory." Radiocarbon 56, no. 2 (2014): 567–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.2458/56.17447.

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The SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory has recently replaced its spreadsheet-based record keeping with a new database program, custom designed to help laboratory staff manage the high throughput of nearly 5000 cathodes in the past year. The system can accept data from a variety of sources in addition to manual entry; experimental results can be uploaded from spreadsheets, while integration with graphitization lines means that graphite yields are automatically recorded. The system is able to pass 14C results directly to OxCal v 4 for calibration, with the resulting plots incorporated into the dating certificates issued to submitters. There are also benefits to submitters, with electronic sample submission both eliminating transcription errors and speeding up the logging-in process, which keeps turnaround times down. For bone samples, data on collagen yields are now stored electronically and are more readily obtainable from the laboratory. The new SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory database will make a significant contribution to maintaining the high quality of results produced by the laboratory, aiding staff in tracking sample progress, and monitoring quality assurance (QA) samples going through the laboratory, eliminating transcription errors, and making communication easier between laboratory staff and sample submitters.

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Tripney, Brian G., Philip Naysmith, and Gordon T. Cook. "A New Database Program Installed at the SUERC Radiocarbon Laboratory." Radiocarbon 56, no. 02 (2014): 567–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0033822200049614.

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The SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory has recently replaced its spreadsheet-based record keeping with a new database program, custom designed to help laboratory staff manage the high throughput of nearly 5000 cathodes in the past year. The system can accept data from a variety of sources in addition to manual entry; experimental results can be uploaded from spreadsheets, while integration with graphitization lines means that graphite yields are automatically recorded. The system is able to pass14C results directly to OxCal v 4 for calibration, with the resulting plots incorporated into the dating certificates issued to submitters. There are also benefits to submitters, with electronic sample submission both eliminating transcription errors and speeding up the logging-in process, which keeps turnaround times down. For bone samples, data on collagen yields are now stored electronically and are more readily obtainable from the laboratory. The new SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory database will make a significant contribution to maintaining the high quality of results produced by the laboratory, aiding staff in tracking sample progress, and monitoring quality assurance (QA) samples going through the laboratory, eliminating transcription errors, and making communication easier between laboratory staff and sample submitters.

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Alasmari, Sultan. "Inappropriate laboratory testing requests: perspectives of clinical laboratory professionals." Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine 3, no. 3 (June 29, 2021): 249–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.53986/ibjm.2021.0039.

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Introduction: Laboratory examinations constitute a major factor in achieving the correct clinical diagnosis for patients. However, the ordering of unnecessary or inappropriate laboratory testing remains common, with consequent consumption of laboratory resources whether human or material. The present work evaluated the level of satisfaction of laboratory practitioners toward the appropriateness of laboratory tests ordered by physicians. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved a total of 256 medical laboratory practitioners representing different qualifications and health care sectors, who answered several questions concerning their knowledge and attitudes toward inappropriate laboratory testing ordered by physicians. Results: More than 85% of respondents agreed with the definition provided in the survey, which is substantially consistent with prior studies. More than 90% affirmed the associated drain on time and resources. However, discrepant responses were received concerning physician awareness of test availability, and participants reported laboratory staff arguments with physicians due to orders for unnecessary tests. Data showed that unnecessary orders were mainly requested by physicians of less experience. Conclusions: Ultimately, dissatisfaction was manifest among clinical laboratory professionals, and educational interventions are required to moderate request behaviors.

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Dhital, Khuma Sharma. "Chemical Laboratory House Keeping: Safety and Practices." NUTA Journal 6, no. 1-2 (March 22, 2019): 25–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nutaj.v6i1-2.23224.

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A clean lab is safe lab. Good laboratory practice and laboratory housekeeping makes the laboratory quality assurance and quality control. It helps for laboratory safety and management for the reliable and accurate results. Laboratory housekeeping is the fundamental to ensure safe and healthy workplace to work for the staff, teachers and researchers.

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