MALDI-Centered Operation
Speaker:
Xuan Qin, Ph.D. D(ABMM), Rosemary Martin (M)ASCP
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
October 14, 2025 - October 31, 2027
Description:
This lecture looks at next generation technology-MALDI-TOF with Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to design a new, faster workflow system in microbiology. We discuss validation of MALDI-TOF as well as the methods used for designing, creating and implementing a new workflow system. Management topics include project management, change management and ways to sustain the change.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe a new workflow system in microbiology using MALDI-TOF as the primary identification system.
- Identify institutional gains with Lean and Industrial Engineering.
- Understand the importance and challenges of sustaining change.