Applying Informatics to Improve Lab Stewardship
Speaker:
Patrick Mathias, MD PhD
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
April 11, 2025 - March 31, 2027
Description:
This webinar provides guidance on informatics approaches to improving laboratory utilization. We discuss proven approaches to analyzing laboratory data to better understand utilization patterns, strategies for engaging clinical partners, and laboratory information system plus laboratory workflow modifications that can improve utilization. Finally, we describe general interventions in the electronic health record systems that can help sustain improved laboratory utilization.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify 3 variables that provide actionable information when analyzing laboratory utilization data.
- Differentiate scenarios in which different types of stakeholder engagement are most effective.
- Evaluate the feasibility of modifying your information systems to optimize laboratory ordering.