ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory

Opinion Poll

Poll Results
Is the clinical lab industry recession-proof?

Current Results: (Total Votes: 221)

11% (25 votes)

89% (196 votes)

Legend:

A. Yes

B. No

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Results of Previous Polls

Poll Date	Question
1/18/2009	Do you currently use online networking sites, such as Facebook?
7/23/2008	What factor most limits your testing volumes?
4/28/2008	Were you planning to attend CLMA ThinkLab '08 in Atlanta?
3/23/2008	Is the current U.S. healthcare system capable of handling the aging baby boomers?
10/23/2007	What medium of ADVANCE do you use?
3/13/2007	Have you ever participated in an online training course?
11/20/2006	Do you feel lab noise is a significant risk factor for medical errors?
10/20/2006	Can a universal EMR be achieved by 2010?
8/22/2006	Does your facility employ EHRs?
7/31/2006	When away on vacation, do you maintain contact with your facility?
7/12/2006	Among which age group is the rise in obesity the greatest cause of concern?
5/30/2006	Has your facility had to replace its original LIS?
2/25/2006	Do you find personal fulfillment and self-growth in your job?
1/27/2006	Has your facility implemented electronic health records?
12/7/2005	Is the U.S. healthcare system prepared for avian flu?
11/18/2005	Were you satisfied with your most recent salary increase?
10/23/2005	Should providers be paid based on how well they perform?
9/21/2005	Does your facility use the Six Sigma approach to quality management?
8/14/2005	Does your facility use virtual microscopy?
7/13/2005	What is your stance on stem cell therapy?
6/17/2005	Do you feel HIPAA makes things easier for both patients and providers?
5/24/2005	Would you consider using a project leader from outside your organization?
5/9/2005	Did you attend the CLMA/ASCP ThinkLab '05 Conference in Chicago?
4/12/2005	As a lab manager, how often do you "take a bench" to reconnect with your staff and the changing lab environment?
3/26/2005	Does your facility have a registration plan ready in the event of a mass-casualty incident?
3/10/2005	Is automation a top priority in your lab's overall attack on patient safety problems?
2/25/2005	Would medical savings accounts and health plans in which the patient pays more directly for services be a better option than the current system?
1/17/2005	Does your facility's information system allow for the viewing of all test results in one cohesive report?
1/3/2005	Does your facility have a policy that addresses cell/picture phone usage?
12/2/2004	Do you agree with the idea that infertility will be eliminated within the next 10 years?
11/11/2004	Do you feel the rapid influx of electronic and wireless technologies into health care facilities is improving patient safety?
11/2/2004	Which candidate will you be voting for in the upcoming election?
10/6/2004	Has your lab added hemoccult analysis as a routine first step in stool testing in an effort to be proactive in detecting strains of E. coli 0157?
10/1/2004	If a surprise inspection was to take place today, would your facility be prepared?
9/10/2004	Has your facility established a secure e-mail system to meet HIPAA requirements and protect private health information contained in e-mail communications?
8/18/2004	Does your facility use a hosted LIS?
7/31/2004	What are office politics like at your facility?
6/30/2004	During your shift, do you ever experience sleepiness or fatigue that could affect your work?
6/6/2004	How would you rate your enthusiasm level when it comes to your work?
5/7/2004	Does your organization provide a wellness program for its employees?
4/23/2004	How knowledgeable do you consider yourself when it comes to the latest information security tools?
4/12/2004	Have you ever suffered from pain or injury as a result of poor posture at work?
3/28/2004	How much spam plagues your work e-mail account?
3/15/2004	As a manager, how do you ensure a nonstressfull environment for employees?
2/16/2004	What was your major concern when advancing to the management level in the lab?
1/18/2004	What are your thoughts on the new Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act?
1/2/2004	How do you manage to stay organized despite all of your duties as lab manager?
11/26/2003	What precautions does your lab use to rule out bacterial contamination in the blood supply?
11/15/2003	How do you manage conflict in your laboratory?
9/22/2003	Have you implemented a pneumatic tube system in your lab?
9/7/2003	Do you feel that universal bar coding in your facility will be helpful?
8/22/2003	What, do you feel, is the most difficult part of being a leader?
8/19/2003	Do you think it is important for labs to have a Web site?
7/28/2003	What has your facility done to improve ergonomic problems?
6/27/2003	How do you ensure specimens reach the laboratory in the proper condition?
6/10/2003	Has your facility been at the forefront in implementing information technology?
6/3/2003	Do you, or anyone from your lab, plan to become certified as a Specialist in Laboratory Safety?
5/17/2003	Is your lab prepared for a SARS outbreak in your area?
5/5/2003	The new HIPAA privacy regulations are in effect. Were you prepared for the deadline to comply?
4/17/2003	How vulnerable is your laboratory information system to viruses and/or hackers?
4/7/2003	As medical error increases, have you placed more emphasis on patient safety initiatives in your lab?
2/24/2003	How do you feel it is easiest for your employees to acquire continuing education credits?
1/27/2003	How often do you find that lab techs are not wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)?
1/6/2003	Has the dwindling workforce affected your lab?
12/9/2002	Are staffing issues more difficult to manage during the holidays?
11/25/2002	If your lab was to be spontaneously inspected/surveyed today, would you be ready?
11/14/2002	Do you feel that your lab is in need of more connectivity/information technology?
10/28/2002	Is the design/layout of your lab favorable for the type of work that you are performing?
9/30/2002	How conscious are you of leading a healthy lifestyle considering the line of work that you chose?
9/16/2002	What do you feel is the most difficult element of being a manager/administrator?
8/26/2002	What was the main reason your lab implemented automation?
8/19/2002	As molecular testing grows, how do you see your laboratory participating?
8/5/2002	In what areas do you feel your laboratory has been successful in improving?
7/22/2002	What are some of the management problems that you have faced in your lab?
7/8/2002	What do you do to ensure that you are a just and fair manager?
6/24/2002	What, do you feel, is the biggest problem with point-of-care testing data?

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