Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Approaches for a Healthier Laboratory Workforce Aditi Sarkar, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Ascending Professionals Forum As a medical laboratory scientist (MLS), I deeply respect the dedication, rigorous education, and unwavering commitment to patient care that our profession demands. Our collective experience has highlighted significant challenges, especially in the post-COVID-19 era.…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Ali (Nussbaum) Murphy, MHHSA, MLS(ASCP)CM, caPM, ASCLS Director The workplace can be an amazing place filled with wonderful friendships, rewarding work, and opportunities to stay fulfilled in the profession. This experience, however, is not universal. Some will have a decent working experience, keeping busy and getting a paycheck,…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Addressing Burnout and Stress in College Healthcare Students and Educators Phyllis Ingham, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, AHI(AMT), ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Forum Chair Burnout and stress are pervasive issues in the healthcare education sector, impacting both students and educators. The demanding nature of healthcare training, coupled with the pressures of…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates an ASCLS member who has made significant contributions to ASCLS as well as the laboratory field, and who, by example, has inspired others. This is the 10th year for this award. There were four nominees this year including: Janice Conway-Klaassen, Teresa Nadder, Yasmen…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Kyle B. Riding, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS President-Elect This year, the ASCLS Nominations Committee asked the president-elect candidates the following question, “During the Ask Me Anything, you shared your vision for our Society. In addition, a communication barrier exists between new members and leaders with experience that is impacting…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 April German, MLS(ASCP)CM, Westgard Sigma-QM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Bill Donohue, CEO of CarePoint As you walk into an outpatient draw station to have your blood collected, have you ever thought about the chain of events that begins when you sit in that chair and culminates in the…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Part 2: Work Time! Ali (Nussbaum) Murphy, MHHSA, MLS(ASCP)CM, caPM, ASCLS Director In part one of this series, we took an idea and created a proposal for a continuing education (CE) presentation, which can be submitted to whomever is looking for speakers (your employer, a local conference, organizations…
ASCLS to advocate for long-term relief from laboratory reimbursement cuts, 2024 Labvocate Symposium registration still open, upcoming webinars and virtual events, opportunities to share your experiences at ASCLS events, Joint Annual Meeting session on demand, volunteer opportunities, and more. ASCLS to Advocate for Long-term Relief from Laboratory Reimbursement Cuts Over two million Americans depend on…
Advocating for the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act and the Future of Clinical Laboratories Damien F. Garza, MLT(ASCP), ASCLS-Wisconsin Government Affairs Chair As medical laboratory scientists, we are at the forefront of diagnostics. We take great pride in our role in patient care by ensuring accurate and timely results. As you know, the legislative…
ASCLS submits comments and recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification, new Laboratory Professionals Leadership Certificate Program, 2024 Labvocate Symposium early bird discount ends August 29, registration and travel scholarships available for Labvocate Symposium, opportunities to speak at ASCLS events, and more. ASCLS Submits Comments and Recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification The Bureau of Labor…