Most laboratories however small, have now resorted to using
computers to handle the data. However, most laboratories still use computers
only for analytical process. Low end systems now offer basic automation like
pipetting and dispensing of blood, body fluids and reagents. These also help in
processing of raw data to give end results. The high end instruments offer a
mind boggling array of features and are extremely user friendly. Most of these
instruments can be interfaced with the laboratory information system [LIS]
facilitating reporting and previous data retrieval. Computerization has
significantly improved integration of laboratory instruments, facilitates
communication between the laboratory and patients, laboratory and referring
physicians.
PODC
stands for Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling. These methods are
useful in the management of the laboratory. First Planning, plan and think and
analyze to have a strong and steady foundation for your laboratory. Second
Organizing, organize your thoughts for easy understanding of your plan. After
you Direct your workers, disseminate the tasks very well. Then Controlling,
process of checking on the priorities done or established.
A classic management rule where each subordinate reports directly to his senior person and not any higher on the
management chain. I think this concept or principle has really a huge advantage
since the employee only report to one person I think it prevents confusion to
the employee since different bosses have different ideas and mindset, second I
think it’s also less hassle to the employee since he should only see one
person. These advantages can lead to a successful management of a laboratory or
management.
A well-trained
manager is confident in his role and has the ability to motivate staffers to
perform to the best of their abilities. Small work environments require
cohesive teamwork and cooperation, and effective managers can elicit top
performance from employees through motivation. Different types of motivation
can be achieved through positive feedback, performance reviews and efficient
conflict-resolution techniques. Some of the characteristics of
a good manager are the following:
Pleasant Appearance
Personality style
Energy, drive and ambition
Structural – organization’s design and
bureaucratic patterns
Semantics – the branch of communication science
that studies aspects of words and messages
Technical- defect in the equipment, environment,
or in the medium
People – individual differences or races
Outcome - closely tied to the acceptance of the message by the receiver
People – individual differences or races
Outcome - closely tied to the acceptance of the message by the receiver
