@article{article_764237, title={A New Algorithm for Phlebotomist Training in Clinics; "Intensive Training Method"}, journal={Helal Yaşam Tıbbı Dergisi}, volume={2}, pages={7–20}, year={2020}, author={Yazar, Hayrullah}, keywords={Algoritma, yoğun eğitim yöntemi, flebotomist, laboratuvar hatası, analitik öncesi dönem}, abstract={Objectives: Training of all personnel involved in health services is very important. Even though human use of developing new technological fully automatic devices has diminished much, education is still at the forefront. Training is also very important in laboratory services, especially in the pre-analytical period. We aimed to provide detailed information about the “Intensive Training Method” (ITM) and to contribute to minimizing pre-analytical laboratory errors.
Design: Pre-analytical period laboratory errors are a process that can be corrected by training. All personnel who serve as a phlebotomist, especially clinical service nurses must undergo serious training. ITM has introduced a new algorithm for these trainings. For the first time, ITM has been identified and patented by us. Besides, it was proved to be successful in a 950-bed, three-campus hospital.
In our study, firstly the basic criteria of ITM were explained and the need for ITM was discussed. Besides, the difference between routine training methods and ITM was expressed in our study.
Methods: The staff who can provide ITM training has been clarified. Again for ITM, trainers, consultants and supervisors have been explained. Finally, how ITM trainings are applied is stated.
Conclusions: Pre-analytical laboratory errors fall into the maximum percentage of all laboratory errors. The good thing is that it is preventable. During this period, very serious training should be given to phlebotomists. ITM, which presents a different algorithm than routine trainings, should be evaluated in this respect.}, number={1}, publisher={Hayrullah YAZAR}