Categories of current and completed quality improvement initiatives that demonstrate the value of laboratory medicine
| Category | Frequency of Responses |
|---|---|
| Appropriateness of laboratory testing (utilization focus) | 33% |
| Infection prevention and therapy including antibiotic stewardship | 23% |
| Operational/process improvement | 17% |
| Emergent care: Diagnosis/treatment and operations | 15% |
| Quality assurance systems | 9% |
| Patient management and support | 3% |
Note: Based on 133 codable responses.