Laboratory/Patient Safety/Quality Archives - Insights Get the latest news and education from Mayo Clinic Laboratories Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Strategy to Execution: Laboratory Management System https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/05/11/strategy-to-execution-laboratory-management-system/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/05/11/strategy-to-execution-laboratory-management-system/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=121607 Strategy to Execution: Laboratory Management SystemRegister now–July 14, 2026 Review the laboratory management system and how it translates strategy into reliable daily execution within a complex laboratory environment.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/05/11/strategy-to-execution-laboratory-management-system/feed/ 0 Quality in the AI Era https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/03/18/quality-in-the-ai-era/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/03/18/quality-in-the-ai-era/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=120836 Quality in the AI EraRecording coming soon - This webinar will explore quality in the AI era—and how strong quality foundations are essential for safe, reliable and scalable AI and automation.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/03/18/quality-in-the-ai-era/feed/ 0 Environmental Conditions Risk Assessment of the Clinical Laboratory https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/30/environmental-conditions-risk-assessment-of-the-clinical-laboratory/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/30/environmental-conditions-risk-assessment-of-the-clinical-laboratory/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=120213 Environmental Conditions Risk Assessment of the Clinical LaboratoryPACE/FL - An overview of a practical strategy used to support compliance with CAP and CLIA requirements for temperature and humidity control of instruments and equipment used in laboratory testing systems.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/30/environmental-conditions-risk-assessment-of-the-clinical-laboratory/feed/ 0 From Collection to Compliance: Preventing Errors in Laboratory Practice https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/14/from-collection-to-compliance-preventing-errors-in-laboratory-practice/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/14/from-collection-to-compliance-preventing-errors-in-laboratory-practice/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118823 From Collection to Compliance: Preventing Errors in Laboratory PracticeProficiency testing (PT) is a critical quality assurance tool that ensures laboratory accuracy and reliability by comparing test results with established standards. Improper handling of PT—especially through unauthorized referral to external labs—can lead to regulatory sanctions, making it essential for lab directors, supervisors, and staff to understand and comply with PT referral rules.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/14/from-collection-to-compliance-preventing-errors-in-laboratory-practice/feed/ 0 What’s New in Quality & Regulatory? (2025) https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/31/whats-new-in-quality-regulatory-2025/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/31/whats-new-in-quality-regulatory-2025/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=117670 What’s New in Quality & Regulatory? (2025)PACE/State of FL - This webinar will provide an overview of recent regulatory changes impacting clinical laboratories. This will include the latest updates to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) memos and brochures, the termination of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) and its impact to clinical laboratories, a summary of the FDA LDT final rule regulatory journey, and a discussion of the shift to announced inspections.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/31/whats-new-in-quality-regulatory-2025/feed/ 0 Streamlining lab visits: Can patient self-collected blood improve the phlebotomy experience? https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/09/streamlining-lab-visits-can-patient-self-collected-blood-improve-the-phlebotomy-experience/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/09/streamlining-lab-visits-can-patient-self-collected-blood-improve-the-phlebotomy-experience/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=116895 Streamlining lab visits: Can patient self-collected blood improve the phlebotomy experience?PACE/State of FL - Presentation Recording Coming Soon - This presentation explores the distinctions between capillary and venous collection and compares home-based versus clinic-based sampling, with attention to delayed processing and shipping stability. 

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/07/09/streamlining-lab-visits-can-patient-self-collected-blood-improve-the-phlebotomy-experience/feed/ 0 Case Studies in Laboratory Safety https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/02/14/case-studies-in-laboratory-safety/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/02/14/case-studies-in-laboratory-safety/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=114812 Case Studies in Laboratory SafetyPACE/State of FL - This webinar will provide a review of several real-life laboratory safety events. The presentation will outline the scenarios, the lessons learned and look at ways future incidents can be prevented. We will also discuss ways to create effective corrective and preventive action plans.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/02/14/case-studies-in-laboratory-safety/feed/ 0 Autopsy Lab – Lean Transformation https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/11/14/autopsy-lab-lean-transformation/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/11/14/autopsy-lab-lean-transformation/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=113333 Autopsy Lab – Lean TransformationPACE/State of FL - An in-depth look at the efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Autopsy Lab through Lean principles.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/11/14/autopsy-lab-lean-transformation/feed/ 0 What’s New in Quality and Regulatory? [2024] https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/08/14/whats-new-in-quality-and-regulatory-2024/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/08/14/whats-new-in-quality-and-regulatory-2024/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=112242 What’s New in Quality and Regulatory? [2024]PACE/State of FL - An overview of recent operational updates to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and administrative process changes in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/08/14/whats-new-in-quality-and-regulatory-2024/feed/ 0 The Quality Auditor Role — Assessing the Laboratory https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/07/09/the-quality-auditor-role-assessing-the-laboratory/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/07/09/the-quality-auditor-role-assessing-the-laboratory/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=110797 The Quality Auditor Role — Assessing the LaboratoryPACE/State of FL - Internal assessments are integral to a laboratory’s quality management system (QMS).

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