Clinical Laboratory Management

Apply the principles of management in a clinical setting with this vital guide

Clinical Laboratory Management, Third Edition, edited by an esteemed team of professionals under the guidance of editor-in-chief Lynne S. Garcia, is a comprehensive and essential reference for managing the complexities of the modern clinical laboratory. This newly updated and reorganized edition addresses the fast-changing landscape of laboratory management, presenting both foundational insights and innovative strategies.

Topics covered include:

• an introduction to the basics of clinical laboratory management, the regulatory landscape, and evolving practices in the modern healthcare environment
• the essence of managerial leadership, with insights into employee needs and motivation, effective communication, and personnel management, including the lack of qualified position applicants, burnout, and more
• financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, including outreach
• up-to-date resources for laboratory coding, reimbursement, and compliance, reflecting current requirements, standards, and challenges
• benchmarking methods to define and measure success
• the importance of test utilization and clinical relevance
• future trends in pathology and laboratory science, including developments in test systems, human resources and workforce development, and future directions in laboratory instrumentation and information technology
• an entirely new section devoted to pandemic planning, collaboration, and response, lessons learned from COVID-19, and a look towards the future of laboratory preparedness

This indispensable edition of Clinical Laboratory Management not only meets the needs of today’s clinical laboratories but anticipates the future, making it a must-have resource for laboratory professionals, managers, and students. Get your copy today, and equip yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights to excel in the complex and ever-changing world of the clinical laboratory.

Lynne S. Garcia, L&G Asssociates, Santa Monica, California

Timothy C. Allen, Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Michigan

Vickie S. Baselski, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Deirdre L. Church, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Donald S. Karcher, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Michael R. Lewis, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Arizona

Andrea J. Linscott, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Melinda D. Poulter, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Gary W. Procop, American Board of Pathology, Tampa, Florida

Alice S. Weissfeld, Microbiology Specialists, Inc., Houston, Texas

Donna M. Wolk, Geisinger, Diagnostic Medicine Institute, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Danville, Pennsylvania