Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary The article discusses the commonly cited claim that 70 percent of medical decisions are based on laboratory results, tracing its origin to a 1996 article without direct evidence. The author highlights recent studies showing varied percentages and methodological challenges in substantiating this claim, ultimately advocating for citing…
Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary The article discusses an innovative educational approach called “Be the IP” designed to enhance frontline staff understanding of specimen collection’s impact on infection prevention, antibiotic use, and patient outcomes in long-term care. This approach engages staff with real-world scenarios and promotes specimen stewardship as a multidisciplinary responsibility.…
Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary The author shares his enthusiasm for starting the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) program, emphasizing the role of DCLS in advancing medical laboratory scientists from behind-the-scenes diagnostics to active patient care collaboration; supporting healthcare teams without replacing other providers; and advocating for improved patient outcomes through…
Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary Advocacy in laboratory medicine begins in educational settings where educators foster professional pride, understanding of the profession’s impact on healthcare, and leadership skills. With encouragement, students become ambassadors who promote the value of laboratory professionals, participate in recruitment, and engage with the broader professional community to address…
Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary The article discusses the critical role of laboratory professionals in healthcare, highlighting challenges such as workforce shortages, burnout, and limited public recognition. The author emphasizes the importance of professional advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, workforce development, and technological support to ensure patient safety and sustain the laboratory medicine workforce.…
Volume 40 Number 4 | August 2026 Summary The article reflects on a meeting of the ASCLS-Wisconsin scholarship committee where members representing four generations of mentor–mentee leadership lineages shared their commitment to nurturing future leaders. The author highlights the state constituent society’s vibrant, innovative, and mentorship-driven leadership culture that sustains its strength and relevance. A…
ASCLS Membership Expires July 31 | Share Your Perspectives with the Department of Labor | Registration Open for Fall Events: Labvocate Symposium, Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference, and New Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) Symposium | DCLS Repository | 2026 LabJAM Highlights | and More ASCLS Membership Expires July 31 Don’t let this be…
Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership | Congratulations to New ASCLS Officers and Leaders | Last Chance to Join Friends and Colleagues at #LabJAM 2026 | ASCLS Leads Congressional Briefing to Address Laboratory Workforce Shortage | ELMC2 Seeks Session Proposals Focused on Laboratory Management | Mark Your Calendar with Fall Events | and More Time to…
Volume 40 Number 3 | June 2026 Summary This article emphasizes that while laboratory professionals have traditionally been defined by work at the bench, the future requires visible, active collaboration across healthcare teams. By embracing interprofessional roles, advancing education, and advocating for broader engagement, laboratorians can enhance patient care, reduce errors, and help shape a…
Volume 40 Number 3 | June 2026 Summary The article explores how workforce challenges—not just technology—are shaping the future of the clinical laboratory. It highlights staffing shortages, burnout, and outdated systems, and advocates for innovation in training, competency validation, and mentorship. Emphasizing community-driven solutions, it calls on laboratorians to lead sustainable change through thoughtful integration…