Cook, Angelo J, BSN, RN

Murray, Erin M, BSN, RN

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Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLVHN Scholarly WorksPatient Care Services / NursingPreventing Lab Label ErrorsAngelo J. Cook BSN, RNLehigh Valley Health Network, angelo_j.cook@lvhn.orgErin M. Murray BSN, RNLehigh Valley Health Network, erin_m.murray@lvhn.orgFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/patient-care-services-nursingPart of the Nursing CommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by LVHN Scholarly Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in LVHN Scholarly Works by anauthorized administrator. For more information, please contact LibraryServices@lvhn.org.Published In/Presented AtCook, A., & Murray, E. (2016, July 20). Preventing Lab Label Errors. Poster presented at LVHN Vizient/AACN Nurse ResidencyProgram Graduation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA.© 2016 Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PennsylvaniaPreventing Lab Label Errors • Lab labeling errors throughout the network has become an issue that has compromised patient safety and overall patient satisfaction. • Newer methods are being  introduced to help reduce these errors, improving patient care and quality.• With proper patient identification, a reduction in supplies, patient emotional strain, and employee frustration can help cut costs, improve network reliability, and promote timely and effective care. • As a result of this study there is still much to be done concerning patient safety when it comes to specimen collection and identification.  • Revisiting the idea for the use of technology, specifically, bar code scanning of specimen labels may be the next step to improving patient care and satisfaction, all while reducing the cost of reprinted labels, specimen collection supplies, and the reagents and processes used to run duplicate tests.• A cost benefit analysis, literature, and multiple studies will be needed to help support such claims.• Adding the patient’s medical record number as a third patient identifier to confirm identity.• Placing a yellow highlight mark on the lab label to signify the collectors initials location.• Removing lab label books at nursing stations and placing label holders in the designated patient rooms.• Initiating a double check in emergency situations. • Dissemination of the new process regarding specimen collection and labeling through TLC for the employees involved. Angelo Cook BSN, RN, Erin Murray BSN, RNBACKGROUND / INTRODUCTIONMETHODSOUTCOMES RESULTSCONCLUSIONSPost-InterventionPre-Intervention • From the data collection and analysis, pre-intervention (July 1st 2015 – January 3rd2016) and post-intervention (January 4th2016- June 1st 2016) both units showed various increases and decreases in the three types of errors outlined.• While TOHU, a step down unit, showed marked improvement, OHU, an ICU unit showed worsening in the amount of errors.

Preventing Lab Label Errors

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