“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous hand.”

– Isaiah 41:10

“What I learned from MT 14…”

I’d like to incorporate the insights I gained to this post from the interview I had with Ma’am Daffodil Ramirez, the manager of Diagcare here in Dumaguete City. Through her answers, I was able to fully comprehend the importance of a health information system in laboratories today. I did not care much about HIS until I became a student of this MT 14 class and volunteered to interview a certain laboratory personnel for a group project. To summarize in a simple sentence, I learned that the implementation of a new laboratory information system has altered the way data is managed and utilized.

To further expound this statement…

I learned that this technology advancement has drastically changed laboratory operations by enabling streamlined workflows, greater patient safety, and information analysis from patient samples. The integration of different data sources like patient information, test results, and laboratory equipment has decreased human error rates while also accelerating information transfer between various departments inside the laboratory. By automating processes like sample tracking, result reporting, and inventory management, the new information system has significantly reduced turnaround times and enhanced overall laboratory performance as compared to manual methods commonly used in the past. Additionally, the system’s capacity for precise test result recording, storage, and transmission has sped up diagnosis and treatment, ultimately leading to better patient care and outcomes. A health information system in the lab is essential for quality assurance and control in addition to its operational advantages. The system maintains the delivery of accurate and dependable test results while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards by managing proficiency testing and monitoring of laboratory equipment performance. Also, the integration with electronic health records enables full access to patients’ medical histories, promoting informed choice-making and lowering the chances of unfavorable outcomes.

What is the importance of material management in the laboratory and in your life?
MT14 (LEC) – BB

The laboratory is a setting with controlled conditions where experiments, measurements, and scientific or technological research can be done. In a clinical laboratory, the processing, analysis, preservation, and correct disposal of specimens (such as blood and other body fluids, tissues, excrement, hair, and nails) collected from people take place there. It is crucial that the facility’s grounds be kept spotless and orderly in order to prevent any issues or mishaps that can arise during laboratory operations. Inefficient material planning, purchasing, inventory control, and distribution can add unnecessary work to the facility’s workload and waste critical time and resources. Material management can help in this situation.

For several reasons, material management is essential. In the first place, it guarantees the constant flow and effective use of goods for manufacturing needs to satiate consumer demand. Various materials, reagents, and pieces of equipment are used in laboratories to carry out different tests. Disobeying material management procedures could cause resources to be used up quickly, increasing waste output and the expense of replenishing the materials inventory.

The tools used in the laboratory are adequately maintained by managing the materials properly for upkeep through proper storage and handling. Mistakes made could result in equipment damage, which could produce inaccurate test results. Thirdly, it ensures everyone’s safety on the job. Hazardous chemicals are used when working in a lab. By providing instructions about how to handle and store these hazardous products safely, accidents and injuries are less likely to occur. Fourthly, it keeps quality control in place. The right use of materials for each experiment is guaranteed by material management, which also maintains product quality and reduces the likelihood of mistakes and inconsistencies.
Finally, it guarantees that the laboratory will adhere to the rules and specifications needed for the facility to keep running. Following the processes of material management prevents the laboratory from acquiring penalties and fines as a punishment for disobedience.

Overall, material management contributes to the productive and secure working environment of a laboratory and is crucial for the generation of precise and trustworthy results.

In terms of my life, material management offers me a number of advantages, including the ability to efficiently manage my resources, money, and the waste I make daily, as well as enhancing my standard of living. The fact that it helps me effectively manage my time is what matters most, though. I despise wasting time by just looking for what I need or desire. It has a significant impact on the time I’m supposed to set aside for other pursuits, forcing me to repeatedly change my daily plan. Keeping track of my possessions and arranging them the way I want them to be leads in effective time management and increased productivity.

Hi there! The pictures I uploaded to my GDrive are mostly from my perspective as a member of the Silliman University Red Cross Youth during the 2023 Intramurals. Feel free to click the link below 🙂

Intramurals 2023 – Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K7xERU90VkWSacAX7KHKNRasxUN1E3Iq?usp=share_link

Intramurals 2023 – Google Drive

What is systems analysis and design?

System analysis is a process of investigating a system or its components to pinpoint its goals. It is a technique for solving problems that makes the system better and ensures that all of its parts function effectively to serve their intended purposes. System design is the process of defining the components of a new business system or replacing an existing system to meet the necessary requirements. It focuses on how to carry out the system\’s goal and creates solutions to problems occurring within the system.