FACILITIES AND SAFETY
Just as the quality of results produced by the histopathology
laboratory is important, so is the safety of the staff, clients and the public. According to the WHO safety protocol, all
diagnostic laboratories should be designed and organized for bio-safety level 2
or above.
Safety is important to build reputation, gain/retain
customers, staff retention, low cost and low litigation.
Overall safety in the laboratory is the responsibility of the
medical laboratory manager.
Quality management of facilities and safety should take care
of security, containment, safety and ergonomics.
Good safety practices start with availability of a safety
manual. This will take care of the
policies and procedures to prevent harm to workers, visitors and the community.
The manual also must highlight standard laboratory safety practices, general
safety equipment available and how to manage wastes.
The design of the histopathology laboratory must take into
cognizance the fact that patients and patients’ samples shouldn’t have common
pathways. Proper ventilation must be
ensured and surfaces and benches should be such that could be cleaned and
disinfected.
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