A small, ad-free journal of reviews, opinions, and personal notes - published every other Sunday.
A missed QC or a delayed critical value needs a response. The problem starts when the first question in the room is, who messed this up? instead of what allowed this to happen?That is.
The problem starts when the first question in the room is, who messed this up?Continue reading →
SOPs matter, but lab quality usually rises or falls with what leaders inspect, tolerate, reinforce, and fix.
I was told five years after my Parkinson’s diagnosis. Six years later, I’m still working, walking, and learning peace day by day.
Sunday can be restful and honest. Sometimes peace is real, and sometimes it is avoidance wearing soft clothes.
Psychological safety is not about being soft. In lab work, it is how small problems get found before they reach patients.
Hard feedback does not have to damage morale. In the lab, it works best when it is specific, private, fair, and tied to patient safety.
Big productivity systems can be too much. Try one focused block, single-tasking, and a two-minute reset today.
A quiet Sunday note with new essays, reading notes, and the occasional useful detour.