Learn the aspects required when designing a laboratory

1. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
LABORATORY
Group 6
Nushara Gunasekare, Glen Bowen, Ishini Oasha,
Sureshni Fernando, Ashini Silva and
Dilmi Croos

2. INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the laboratory
The microbiological processing of patient specimens
and serodiagnostic analyses are fundamental to the
everyday diagnosis, treatment and management of
patients with infectious diseases.

3. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

4. FLOOR PLAN

5. EQUIPMENT
CentrifugeIncubator Refrigerator
Laminar Flow MicroscopeAutoclave Bunsen burner
Hot air oven

6. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
Equipment Facility
purchase requirement
Selection and
Acquisition
Installation and
calibration

7. Maintenance and
repair
Disposition

8. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
Chemical
procurement
Chemical
storage
Chemical
transportation
Chemical
handling
-Freezers
-Cabinets
-Shelves
-Volatile
cabinets
-Pathway is clear
-Naming
chemicals

9. LABORATORY INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
 A software that allows the recording of information – test
results, patient information such that it could be processed
and manipulated to assist in the laboratory operations.

10. Role of LIMS

11. LABORATORY TESTS
• Urine culture test
• Faecal culture test
• Sputum culture test
• Blood culture test
OBTAIN YOUR TEST RESULTS ONLINE
Reference no.
Passcode
ARTICLES
OFFERS
• Healthcare packages
WEBSITE

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT
 Large amounts of waste will not be accumulated within the
laboratory and thus be stored in a suitable area prior to
collection.
 The disposal will be in accordance with
national environmental protection regulations.
 All disposal will be recorded on a Waste Tracking Log.

14. REGULATIONS
 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
(COSHH - 2002)
 ISO 15189:2012
 Accreditation from Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
 Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

15. • Identify hazard
• Analyze and evaluate
• Prevent and minimize
Risk assessment
• Fire extinguisher
• Eye wash
• Emergency showers
Safety aspects
• Lab coat
• Gloves
• Safety goggles
Personal
protective
equipment
RISK AND SAFETY

16.  Vaccines – MMR, Hib, IPV
 5% discount for senior citizens
 Healthcare packages
 Running tests for medical centres
 Reduce cost for equipment
MARKETING STRATEGIES

17. HUMAN RESOURCES
 Laboratory Consultant
 Laboratory Manager
 Laboratory Technician
 Laboratory Assistant
 Nurse
 Minor Staff

18. Staff Member Job Description Qualifications Registration
Consultant • Confirms and approves test
results
• MBBS
• 5 Year Experience
SLMC (Sri Lankan
Medical Council)
certification
Nurse • Sample collection
• Customer care
• B. Sc Nursing / Nursing
course
• 1 Year experience
Laboratory
Manager
• Overview of Laboratory
Processes
• Set targets and goals
• HR Management
• Ph. D / M. Sc
• 5 Year Work
Experience
SLMC (Sri Lankan
Medical Council)
certification
Assistant
Manager
• Implement Strategies to
reach goals
• Work in coordination with
employees
• Equipment Management
• M. Sc
• B. Sc
• 2 Year Work
Experience
Laboratory
Technician
• Processing Samples
• Interpret Test Results
• B. Sc
• 1 Year Work Experience
• Fresh graduates /
Intern
Laboratory
Assistant
• Maintain Equipment
• Data entry
• Media preparation
• A/Ls
• Undergraduate

19. RECRUITMENT AND PERFORMANCE
TESTING
 Selection – Interview, Practical Sessions and Questionnaires
 Probation period – 6 months
 Performance Testing - Performance reviews
- Internal Audits
- External Audits

20. TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
 Training programs
- conducted by Consultant Doctors (Monthly)
 Employee Benefits
- Overtime Payment
- Health Assurance
- Staff transport
 Interns – Certificate with service letter and allowance
(food and transport)

21. SUMMARY
Initiation Setting up Management
Human
resources

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