• Clin Lab Manage Rev · Nov 1998

    How to develop an effective decentralized laboratory testing program.

    • C P Collier, R L Houlden, and S L Rhymer.
    • Health Science Faculty, Queen's University, Kingston.
    • Clin Lab Manage Rev. 1998 Nov 1; 12 (6): 418-23.

    AbstractIn this article, we offer practical guidelines for developing an effective decentralized laboratory testing (DLT) program. Based on more than 10 years of experience with a DLT program for bedside blood glucose monitoring, we have identified eight essential steps in this process, including: developing an effective multidisciplinary DLT committee that oversees the various DLT programs; performing a needs analysis and a cost analysis as part of the application for approval of a program from the DLT committee; instrument selection and method evaluation; and, finally, implementing a DLT program including initiating a quality assurance program. A collaborative effort by everyone from the beginning is an important key to success.

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