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A survey of criteria for identification of bacteria in clinical laboratories in Indiana / Bacteria in clinical laboratories in Indiana.Breedlove, Valerie Lynne January 1979 (has links)
A survey was conducted to answer two basic questions: 1) What are the medical bacteriology laboratories of Indiana using as criteria for identifying microorganisms? and 2) What is the basis for these criteria? The author developed a questionnaire used as the survey instrument. One hundred fifty questionnaires were mailed to medical laboratories throughout Indiana. Sixty percent of the laboratories responded. This study lists all responses and gives a description and/or evaluation of each procedure.In addition, the researcher discusses some of the factors influencing the type of procedures that are being used. Data collected by this research will be submitted to the biology department at Ball State University to help establish more concrete guidelines that can be used to update course content.
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Determination of reference ranges for selected clinical laboratory tests for a medical laboratory in Namibia using pre-tested dataDe Waal-Miller, Cornelia January 2015 (has links)
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree
Master of Technology: Biomedical Technology
in the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2015 / Aim: The aim of the study was to compile pre-tested laboratory results stored in the
laboratory database of the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP). The study also aimed to
assess the usefulness and validity of using retrospective laboratory results of different
patients in varying degrees of health and which were produced using various methods in
different laboratories in Namibia.
Methods: 254,271 test results (female: 134,261, male = 117,091, unknown gender=
2,919) consisting of Haemoglobin, serum Urea, serum Creatinine, plasma Glucose
(fasting and random), serum Cholesterol, serum Triglycerides and serum Uric Acid was
extracted from NIP Laboratory Information System over a period of four years and of the
13 different regions of Namibia were analyzed.. Each data set was sorted in ascending
order and outliers were eliminated using SPSS Box plot function.
Data available for analysis were Haemoglobin: 18,999 (male = 7,716, female = 11,283,
serum Urea: 8,111 (male = 3,836, female=4.275), serum Creatinine: 8,794 (male=4,099,
female= 4,506), plasma Glucose: 78,106 (fasting=32,591, random=45,515), serum
Cholesterol: 48,354 (male=24,815, female=23,539), Serum Triglycerides: 22,138
(male=9,291, female=12,847) serum Uric Acid: 37,389 (male=18,972, female=18,427).
Results of tests were also analysed according to the 13 regions in Namibia. Outliers were
removed using the Box plot function of SPSS and statistics were calculated for each of the
parameters. Tables and histogram as well as percentile ranges (2.5th -97.5th and 5th -95th)
were determined for each parameter.
Results: Non-parametric percentile ranges were as follows: Haemoglobin (2.5-97.5:
M=6.64-16.9, F=7.81-15.2 and 5-95: M=7.39-16.3, F=8.48-14.7) g/L, Urea (2.5-97.5: 1.3-
9.1, 5-95:1.6-8.4) mmol/L, Creatinine (2.5-97.5: M=37-141, F=33-103 and 5-95: M=43-
133, F=39-117) μmol/L, Glucose (2.5-97.5: fasting=3.4-9.5, random=3.7-7.1 and 5-95:
fasting=3.9-9.1, random 4-6.9) mmol/L, Cholesterol (2.5-97.5: M=2.6-6.9, F=2.8-7.0 and 5-
95: M=2.9-6.1, F=3.1-6.2) mmol/L, Triglyceride (2.5-97.5: 0.39-2.72 and 5-95: 0.46-2.5)
mmol/L and Uric Acid (2.5-97.5: M=0.21-0.62, F=0.17-0.51 and 5-95: M=0.24-0.58,
F=0.19-0.48) mmol/L.
Conclusion: A statistically significant difference between the mean values of the study
and the mean values of NIP reference range was detected and differences between these
values and reference values in the region were observed. More work needs to be done to
improve the data extraction process, data selection criteria and improvement of statistical
analysis. If these can be addressed, it can be stated that using patient laboratory data
values is a relatively easy and cost effective method of establishing laboratory and
population specific reference values if skewness and kurtosis of the distribution are not too
large.
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Investigating a business model for implementing pathology services within the public sectorNgcwangu, Sakiwo January 2012 (has links)
As the business evolves, organisations are faced with challenges as today’s customers have changed, and demand a value for the products and services purchased. Customer satisfaction is a key factor to business excellence. The health sector and its service providers are faced with such demands, having to ensure customer satisfaction with limited resources. The aim of the study was to investigate a business model that could be implemented within the public sector to render pathology services. Particular reference was given to the National Health Laboratory Service as a provider of choice for rendering medical laboratory services within public health institutions and related departments. The data has been collected using a self constructed questionnaire which has been distributed to the NHLS centers within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality. 45 percent of the employees, in the region took part in the survey. The study tested the perceptions of the respondents with respect to the business model, specifically the determinants of a business model and its effects. The results of the empirical study revealed that a relationship exists between the business model, its determinants and customer satisfaction. Correlation analysis was done between the business model, customer relation management, continuous improvement, talent management, business process reengineering and customer satisfaction. Conclusions and recommendations have been drawn from the study. The NHLS needs to change its approach to business, invest in people education, training and development, improve its communication strategies with customers and realign its processes in order to maintain business excellence and provide a better service within the public sector
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Simulation model of a hospital biochemistry laboratoryWall, Jan Peter. January 1974 (has links)
This thesis has 3 vols. The original Vol. 1 is included here. Vols 2&3 were never digitized but are available for consultation.
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Clinical trial laboratory services: industry demands and cost variationChang, Tien-yew, Josiah., 張添佑. January 2001 (has links)
abstract / Medical Sciences / Master / Master of Medical Sciences
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Simulation model of a hospital biochemistry laboratoryWall, Jan Peter. January 1974 (has links)
No description available.
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The design of a new Cancer Research Institute and Laboratories for Durban.Du Plessis, Louis Stephen. January 2008 (has links)
Medical research is not only a necessary part in the quest to improve the quality of life for people by finding new diagnostic procedures and treatment; it is also a multi billion rand endeavour. Africa itself poses a huge challenge in providing facilities to respond to the global network engaged in medical research. South Africa has responded in part to this need, and is a pioneer in medical research for the continent. In essence, the continent not only provides great challenges, but also great opportunities for research. Many of its facilities engage in collaborative research with global institutions, but these established ties do not adequately fulfil the capacity required. In addition to this, the research environment is constantly evolving. Not only is the process constantly changing, but also the environments in which the research is conducted and the attitude as to how research should be conducted. To stay as current in the field of medical research, new institutions need to respond to the technical, practical and philosophical changes in the field. The National Health Laboratory Services, a South African chapter 21 institution involved in research and diagnosis, is the proposed client for the cancer research institute to be designed. It has established research credentials in cancer; pioneering the national cancer register; and has established links to other national organisations, such as the Medical Research Council of South Africa. / Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2008.
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Adequa????o de sistemas de gest??o de custos em centro de diagn??stico m??dico : um estudo explorat??rio como apoio a est??gios evolutivos em seus neg??ciosGrassi Junior, Rino 18 October 2007 (has links)
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Previous issue date: 2007-10-18 / Companies working in the health area are facing countless economic and financial difficulties, mainly during the last decade, generating studies concerning the cost management. Health companies generate high technological products and services. The focus, based on the cost management for these companies is relevant and a fundamental tool for the decision centers (managers and directors) because they must cope with planning necessities as well as performing and execution evaluation, to achieve sustainable results. This work was focused on cost management, verifying its applicability in a Medical Diagnostic Center. The methodology is based on a case study, containing documental and in-depth analysis of a company in the health area, where the evolutionary cycle of the organization and its systems was studied and a model for management and cost determination, as well as results and performance for business unities was done. These elements allow serving, at the same time, both the decision making by managers and senior management, giving support and evaluating their business strategies. / As in??meras dificuldades de ordem econ??mico-financeira a que est??o sujeitas empresas da ??rea da sa??de, principalmente na ??ltima d??cada, estimulam os estudos a respeito da gest??o de custos. As organiza????es da sa??de geram produtos e servi??os de alto conte??do tecnol??gico. O enfoque baseado na gest??o custos em organiza????es de sa??de, como decorr??ncia, passa a ter relev??ncia, como ferramenta fundamental aos centros de decis??es (gestores e dirigentes), uma vez que devem atender ??s necessidades de planejamento, execu????o e avalia????o de desempenho, para o desenvolvimento sustent??vel de seus neg??cios. Este estudo focou a gest??o de custos, verificando sua aplicabilidade em um Centro de Diagn??stico M??dico. A metodologia est?? fundamentada no estudo de caso, contendo an??lise documental e de profundidade de uma organiza????o existente no setor, onde se tra??ou o ciclo evolutivo dessa organiza????o e de seus sistemas e, conclusivamente, desenvolveu um modelo de gest??o e apura????o de custos, resultados e desempenho por unidades de neg??cios, cujos elementos permitem atender ao mesmo tempo, tanto a tomada de decis??o por gestores visando melhorar o desempenho em suas ??reas de atua????o como da alta dire????o apoiando e avaliando suas estrat??gias de neg??cios.
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Development of a System Based Approach for Strategic Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Health Care OrganizationsAl Hassani, Mattar Saeed S. January 2010 (has links)
This thesis aims at investigating the importance of effective implementation of health safety and hygiene legislations and practices in Health Care delivery systems. A new System Based Approach for Strategic Implementation of Occupational Health & Safety Practices is proposed in this thesis. The underlying principle of the approach is based on involvement and inputs from staff and management rather than by pre-specified requirements and objectives. Furthermore, the development process is a closed loop process that provides a mechanism for continuously evaluating system performance and monitoring activities that have considerable impact on health and safety practices. A case study was conducted in the medical laboratories of five major hospitals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Data were collected through questionnaires, staff interviews, and reviewing laboratory safety reports compiled over a three years period. The main conclusions from this study are: 1. The proposed approach has proven to be useful in analyzing existing health and safety systems. The methodology and tools proved to be instrumental in defining inefficiencies and determining the status of the Health & Safety policies & practices in the selected medical laboratories. 2. Effective implementation of the proposed approach has shown improvements in productivity, operational cost, service quality, staff and management satisfaction. 3. The case study has demonstrated that a developing country such the UAE, with no previously existing Health & Safety legislation and little risk prevention culture, can rapidly and effectively introduce effective industry specific H&S by adopting an integrated systems based approach. 4. UAE has highly advanced and economically developing base, there is a general willingness at senior level within the UAE to achieve high levels of competence and standards in all industrial sectors. 5. CAP is a system based management tool which has been implemented globally, but only limited in the gulf region; CAP has been implemented by the author and colleges within Zayed Military Hospital between 2003-2007.
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Development of a System Based Approach for Strategic Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Health Care Organizations.Al Hassani, Mattar S.S. January 2010 (has links)
This thesis aims at investigating the importance of effective implementation of health safety and
hygiene legislations and practices in Health Care delivery systems. A new System Based
Approach for Strategic Implementation of Occupational Health & Safety Practices is proposed in
this thesis. The underlying principle of the approach is based on involvement and inputs from staff
and management rather than by pre-specified requirements and objectives. Furthermore, the
development process is a closed loop process that provides a mechanism for continuously
evaluating system performance and monitoring activities that have considerable impact on health
and safety practices. A case study was conducted in the medical laboratories of five major
hospitals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Data were collected through questionnaires, staff
interviews, and reviewing laboratory safety reports compiled over a three years period. The main
conclusions from this study are:
1. The proposed approach has proven to be useful in analyzing existing health and safety
systems. The methodology and tools proved to be instrumental in defining inefficiencies and
determining the status of the Health & Safety policies & practices in the selected medical
laboratories.
2. Effective implementation of the proposed approach has shown improvements in
productivity, operational cost, service quality, staff and management satisfaction.
3. The case study has demonstrated that a developing country such the UAE, with no
previously existing Health & Safety legislation and little risk prevention culture, can rapidly and
effectively introduce effective industry specific H&S by adopting an integrated systems based
approach.
4. UAE has highly advanced and economically developing base, there is a general
willingness at senior level within the UAE to achieve high levels of competence and standards in
all industrial sectors.
5. CAP is a system based management tool which has been implemented globally, but only
limited in the gulf region; CAP has been implemented by the author and colleges within Zayed
Military Hospital between 2003-2007.
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