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  • NURSING EXCELLENCE IN THE LABORATORY DEPARTMENT

    Offered by: Skillversity
    Duration: 1 Month | Cost: ?799

    Program Objective

    To ensure accurate, timely, and safe diagnostic services through skilled nursing involvement in sample collection, patient communication, infection control, and coordination with the lab team.

    PROGRAM STRUCTURE

    MODULE 1: Foundations of Laboratory Nursing Excellence

    Objectives:

    • Understand the nursing role in diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

    • Identify the impact of quality nursing practices on lab performance.

    Topics Covered:

    • Overview of Laboratory Nursing Excellence

    • Program Goals and Scope

    • Key Benefits of Lab Nursing Excellence

      • Timely & Correct Sample Collection

      • Reduced Pre-Analytical Errors

      • Patient Comfort During Collection

      • NABH Compliance & Audit Preparedness

      • Coordination with Lab Teams

    Deliverables:

    • Reflection: Common lab-related challenges faced by nurses

    • Quiz: Lab process and pre-analytical nursing errors

    MODULE 2: Phlebotomy, Sample Handling, and Patient Communication

    Objectives:

    • Build skill and confidence in safe and accurate sample collection.

    • Improve nurse-patient interaction during diagnostic procedures.

    Topics Covered:

    • Phlebotomy and Sample Collection Techniques

      • Venipuncture, Urine/Stool, Swabs, Blood Cultures

    • Patient Identification and Consent Protocols

      • 2-Point ID Check (Name & UHID)

      • Informed Consent Procedures

    • Communication with Patients

      • Comforting techniques, clarity before procedures

    • Bedside Labeling and Transport Protocols

      • Pre-analytical safety checklist

    Deliverables:

    • Skill lab checklist: Simulated sample collection and labeling

    • Consent script: How to explain diagnostic procedures

    MODULE 3: Safety, Infection Control, and POCT Skills

    Objectives:

    • Reinforce lab safety protocols and infection prevention.

    • Train nurses on correct use and maintenance of point-of-care testing tools.

    Topics Covered:

    • Use of PPE and Aseptic Technique

      • Gloves, Masks, Hand Hygiene

    • Biomedical Waste & Sharps Disposal

      • Color-coded bins, Needle cutters, Spill Response

    • POCT (Point-of-Care Testing) by Nurses

      • Glucometers, Pregnancy Tests, Urine Dipsticks

    • Critical Report Communication

      • SOP for conveying panic values to physicians

    Deliverables:

    • Case simulation: PPE breach response and reporting

    • POCT logbook entry and error check activity

    MODULE 4: Quality Improvement Using PDCA in Lab Nursing

    Objectives:

    • Apply the PDCA cycle to reduce errors and enhance lab safety.

    • Ensure continuous improvement in diagnostic support services.

    Topics Covered:

    • Introduction to PDCA in Lab Nursing

    • Plan: Identify issues like sample mix-ups, safety violations

    • Do: Conduct training sessions, pre-analytical checklist rollout

    • Check: Audit sample rejection rates, safety compliance, incident logs

    • Act: SOP updates, staff recognition, new protocols (e.g., emergency labs)

    Deliverables:

    • Capstone Project: PDCA plan to reduce pre-analytical errors

    • Final Evaluation: Quiz + Audit Review + Process Improvement Plan

    Certification

    Participants who complete all modules and assessments will receive a Certificate in Laboratory Nursing Excellence from Skillversity.