How Part-Time Lab Directors Generate Cost Savings for Medical Laboratories
While high-complexity medical laboratories are required under federal regulations to have a CLIA Lab Director in place to oversee their operation, the requirements a lab director must satisfy on a day-to-day basis can vary greatly depending on numerous factors. In...
CMS Approves New Certification for High-Complexity Lab Directors
By: Patty Hess, Account Manager, Lighthouse Lab Director Services On July 24, 2023, CMS sent out a memorandum to all State Survey Agency Directors with the approval of a new board certification for high-complexity laboratory directors. (See the full CMS memo here.)...
6 Strategies to Boost Medical Laboratory Retention and Morale
For medical laboratories, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for providing quality patient care and achieving organizational success. Employee turnover, especially due to retirements and the aging workforce, has become one of the most significant hurdles...
2023 Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals
The results of Lighthouse Lab Services’ second annual wage and morale survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals show a slight improvement in the overall workplace satisfaction levels of the majority of respondents. However, despite these modest positive gains, most...
