Identifying the Barriers and Facilitators to Strengthen the Clinical Lab Professional Workforce
Description:
This study is a collaboration between the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies (UW CHWS) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to identify the existing approaches and strategies in place to recruit and retain clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, barriers and facilitators to strengthening the pipeline and current supply of clinical laboratory technicians and technologists in order to meet demand, and outline a blueprint for action to address existing barriers.
This study is funded by the Siemens Foundation.
Lead Researcher: Susan M. Skillman, MS
Contact Info: skillman@uw.edu
Funder:
Siemens Foundation
Status:
Complete
Publications/Presentations
| Authors | Title | Type | Date | Documents/Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia E, Kundu I, Kelly M, Guenther G, Skillman SM, Frogner B | The Clinical Laboratory Workforce: Understanding the Challenges to Meeting Current and Future Needs | PUBLICATION | 04-01-2021 | Full Report |
| Guenther G, Skillman S, Frogner BK | Strengthening the Clinical Lab Professional Workforce: The Roles and Concerns of Educators and Employers | PRESENTATION | 06-15-2021 | |
| Guenther G, Frogner BK (Moderator) | Strengthening the Clinical Lab Professional Workforce: The Roles and Concerns of Educators and Employers | PRESENTATION | 05-07-2021 |