Cost-containment strategies for the diagnostic microbiology laboratory

摘要: Abstract The goal of any cost-containment program should be to minimize operational expenses without reducing the quality patient care. At present, microbiology is essentially a manual function; therefore, increases in specimen load and additional work per lead increased operating costs. Effective strategies are those that improve efficiency laboratory by supplying only relevant information as quickly possible limit tests impact directly on management. Educational effort alter ordering behavior physicians instituted, but regulatory measures must place permit director restrict excessive or inappropriate testing.