Thesis (M.B.A)--Boston University

In the Clinical Pathology Laboratory, one of the most-exacting and time consuming operations is that of accessioning. This term encompasses those operations concerned with the separation of test specimens into subsamples for multiple testing and the preparation of records to retain the identity of the sub-samples as they progress through the laboratory. This thesis contains a description of an automated accessioning unit that, when interfaced to a DEC PDP-9 general-purpose digital computer is capable of performing the accessioning function. The computer maintains the necessary records while the mechanical unit performs the sample splitting operation. Initial sample identification is performed by the card stub reader in a modified IBM 1084 sampler-reader. Samples are separated by a fixed splitter, in which each output is valve controlled. The subsamples are pumped to multiple tray loading stations. The trays are identified via a photo-transistor read head that senses a code built into each tray. The computer also controls the tray rotation and the filler arm independently at each station. All mechanical operations attempted by the computer are verified by appropriated sensors. A thirty-two channel scanning digital multiplexer was designed to monitor these feedback signals. Software concepts were developed to operate the device within the Keyboard Monitor Software environment of the PDP-9. The software was designed to permit shared execution of the accessioning unit controlling program and any other program system desired, with minimum restrictions on that system. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Statement of problem. How can a chemistry laboratory in the junior college be designed and organized so that there may be achieved a. maximum of efficiency and minimum of time lost to the student in implementing the scientific method?

The question of how an improved safety performance was achieved and what needs to be done to maintain such a performance is investigated. The is done using the example of a laboratory that turned from a bad and worsening safety performance to the best in the organisation. Aspects of transformational leadership, employee empowerment and incident reporting and investigation were examined as contributing factors. In a survey of the laboratory employees, an independent level of safety culture maturity was found, indicating a successful and complete cultural transformation. High levels of employee empowerment were found. Barriers to incident reporting are suggested. In order to maintain a high level of safety performance, the next higher level of safety culture maturity is suggested, together with other recommendations. Further research is suggested from having identified some key factors describing a group having achieved and seeking to maintain an exemplary safety performance. / Graduate School of Business Leadership / (M.B.A.)

published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration

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The question of how an improved safety performance was achieved and what needs to be done to maintain such a performance is investigated. The is done using the example of a laboratory that turned from a bad and worsening safety performance to the best in the organisation. Aspects of transformational leadership, employee empowerment and incident reporting and investigation were examined as contributing factors. In a survey of the laboratory employees, an independent level of safety culture maturity was found, indicating a successful and complete cultural transformation. High levels of employee empowerment were found. Barriers to incident reporting are suggested. In order to maintain a high level of safety performance, the next higher level of safety culture maturity is suggested, together with other recommendations. Further research is suggested from having identified some key factors describing a group having achieved and seeking to maintain an exemplary safety performance. / Graduate School of Business Leadership / (M.B.A.)

Thesis (M. Med. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-62).

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Sinibaldi, Jose O. ; Milsaps, Knox T. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 26, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Laminar flame speed test, Test faculty characterization for bio-diesel characterization, Combustion Chamber, Ignition, Fuelling. Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-70). Also available in print.

A survey on the quality of service provided by state laboratories in the Limpopo Province was conducted during the period 2000 2002. The focus was on accuracy and precision. The service quality evaluation was based on standard deviation index, % deviation and % clinically rejectable results. The scores obtained were evaluated in terms of internationally pre determined cut off limits. Education and training were cited by 97% of the interviewees as the major contributory factors to the poor performance. Subsequent to the discussion, a course in quality assurance was designed, presented and evaluated, as above. Although the post intervention performance results did not meet the international performance standard at the given time yet; they were much closer to norm and significantly better than the pre course performance results. The conclusion is that newly designed course will contribute in reaching the international cut off standard for clinical laborato ries.