Hardware, Workstations, and Software—Oh My!

Technical components within the laboratory are fundamental to the operational infrastructure. However, these are often left untracked in standard inventory systems. Successful asset management of technical components can provide laboratory leaders with a streamlined approach to oversee instrument replacements, understand technical gaps, and update informatic platforms.  Documenting technical components can empower leaders when approaching information technology partners and interface stakeholders for new projects or system updates. Likewise, asset management of technical components can streamline software validation testing and laboratory information system changeover.

Learning objectives:

• Identify types of technical components within the clinical laboratory
• List two positive outcomes of technical component asset management
• Create a shell for technical component asset management within their own laboratory

Presenter: Melody Boudreaux Nelson
University of Kansas Medical Center
12:30-1:30 pm EDT

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Laboratory Relocation Planning: Understanding the Risks and Complexities and How to Do It Right

Early planning is critical for decision makers in the lab management group involved in a lab relocation. Recognition of the potential consequences of delayed planning and advocating for involving a lab relocation expert much earlier in the process than compared to conventional lab management practices will be presented. By highlighting the risks associated with inadequate foresight and planning, as well as the advantages of proactive planning, lab management—along with other constituent group leaders—can make informed decisions that are critical to the transition to their new laboratory space. This presentation will emphasize the critical importance of early planning, and the steps lab managers can take to ensure a smooth process.

Presenter: Ted Palashis
Overbrook Support Services
11:00 am-12:00 pm EDT