Utilizing Clinical Microsystems to Improve Mislabeled Specimen Occurrences in the Emergency Department

Mislabeled specimen collection in the emergency department has the potential to significantly harm patients. Studies suggest that improvement efforts can reduce specimen rejection from the laboratory and reduce mislabeled specimens in emergency departments and hospital-wide.

Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - June 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Gina Yanni, Vicki Ematat, Bonnie Bowsman, Leslie A. Laam Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research