Director of Clinical Microbiology Evanston Health Evanston, Illinois, United States
Description: This presentation will discuss practical considerations surrounding clinical microbiology laboratory automation. Why are laboratories interested in adapting laboratory automation? What should one consider before implementation? Can automation grow with your lab? We will cover all this along with the most important factor in successful use of laboratory automation— adaptation by technologists and laboratory culture change.
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different components of clinical laboratory automation systems. 2. Describe how directors can support their technologists for a successful transition from manual clinical microbiology to laboratory automation.
