Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Masters of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MS)

Department

Medical Laboratory Science

Abstract

This discussion examines the potential impact of implementing a succession plan in the laboratory to reduce survey deficiencies. It highlights the importance of understanding the determinants of quality in the lab, addressing staffing shortages and turnover, and the role of succession plans in improving workplace quality. Quality encompasses various aspects from quality control to quality management. Accreditation and inspection processes, such as those required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ‘88), play a crucial role in ensuring quality laboratories.

However, frequent turnover, including leadership changes, poses challenges to maintaining quality. The laboratory workforce faces high turnover rates and staffing shortages, impacting patient safety and operational efficiency. Implementing succession strategies could stabilize laboratory operations, ensure continuity of expertise, and ultimately improve overall quality and survey outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Jones, Christina; Peterson, Samantha; and Porter, Robert, "Benefits of Succession Planning in Medical Laboratories" (2025). Medical Laboratory Science Independent Study Projects. 3.
https://commons.und.edu/mls-projects/3