The 2014 Laboratory of the Year

It's finally here! Every year, nominations are entered into the ADVANCE Laboratory and Laboratory Professional of the year contest. The laboratorians are judged based on leadership, commitment, passion and excellence in the work place; while the laboratories are judged based on how they have demonstrated innovation, a drive to improve, teamwork and support for their employees. ADVANCE continues to highlight these individuals and facilities in celebration ofMedical Laboratory Professionals Week.

Littleton Regional Healthcare, Laboratory of the Year:
In his nomination, Robert Mach, MBA, RT(R), executive director of operations at Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH), describe the LRH laboratory as routinely going "above and beyond." This isn't simply an indication of the staff's success in patient care or in their active role in the surrounding community. Instead, he referred to the dedication to improvement each member of the laboratory tem displays on a daily basis, regardless of any singular area of performance - especially when it comes to putting the patients first.

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And the Winners are...

Source: Advance
Image credits: LRH