WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION IN A CLINICAL LABORATORY USING LEAN MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN THE PRE-ANALYTICAL PHASE

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datacite.alternateIdentifier.citationJournal of Medical Biochemistry, Vol. 40, N° 1, 26-32, 2021en_US
datacite.alternateIdentifier.doi10.5937/jomb0-26055en_US
datacite.alternateIdentifier.issn1452-8266 (electrónica)en_US
datacite.creatorLetelier, Pablo
datacite.creatorGuzman, Neftalí
datacite.creatorMedina, Gustavo
datacite.creatorCalcumil, Luis
datacite.creatorHuencho, Pamela
datacite.creatorMora, Jonathan
datacite.creatorQuinones, Francisco
datacite.creatorJara, Jorge
datacite.creatorReyno, Cristobal
datacite.creatorFarías, Jorge
datacite.creatorHerrera, Belén
datacite.creatorBrebi, Priscilla
datacite.creatorRiquelme, Ismael
datacite.creatorSan Martín, Andrés
datacite.date2021
datacite.subjectClinical laboratoryen_US
datacite.subjectLean methodology
datacite.subjectRe-analytical phase
datacite.titleWORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION IN A CLINICAL LABORATORY USING LEAN MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN THE PRE-ANALYTICAL PHASEen_US
dc.coverageChileen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-20T19:21:01Z
dc.date.available2024-03-20T19:21:01Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: The application of the Lean methodology in clinical laboratories can improve workflow and user satisfaction through the efficient delivery of analytical results. The purpose of this study was to optimise delivery times of the test results at a clinical laboratory, using Lean management principles in the pre-analytical phase. Methods: A prospective study with a quasi-experimental design was implemented. Staff functions were restructured and sample flows were modified. Delivery times of clinical results (glucose and haematocrit; 6648 data) from the Medicine and Adult Emergency services for years 2017 and 2018 were compared. Results: A reduction (p < 0.0) in turnaround times in the delivery of glucose test results at the adult emergency service was observed (84 to 73 min, 13%, pre and post). In addition, there was a non-significant reduction in the turnaround times for glucose (Medicine) and haematocrit in both services. In the analytical and post-analytical phase (not intervened), an increase in turnaround times was observed in some cases. Conclusions: Other studies have indicated that the application of the Lean methodology in clinical laboratories improves workflow, increasing effectiveness and efficiency. This study showed an improvement in the delivery time of test results (glucose - Emergency), giving rise to a culture of cooperation and continuous improvement. It would, however, be essential to address the management model integrating the analytical and post-analytical phases.en_US
dc.formatPDFen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositoriodigital.uct.cl/handle/10925/5561
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSociety of Medical Biochemists of Serbia en_US
dc.rightsObra bajo licencia Creative Commons Atribución 4.0 Internacionalen_US
dc.sourceJournal of Medical Biochemistryen_US
oaire.resourceTypeArtículo de Revistaen_US
oaire.versionpostprinten_US
uct.carreraTecnología Médicaen_US
uct.catalogadorJCCLen_US
uct.comunidadCiencias de la Saluden_US
uct.disciplinaTecnología Médicaen_US
uct.facultadFacultad de Ciencias de la Saluden_US
uct.indizacionSCI EXPANDEDen_US
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