Name
Limiting Unnecessary Lab Ordering
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
Salem 1B
Topic
Lab - Beaker, Ordering
Organization
Novant Health
Speakers
Description
System initiative to reduce organizational costs and better utilize Laboratory Services, including Phlebotomy staff, by limiting daily lab order occurrences. Post‑implementation results include a 50% reduction in excess tests, approximately $800,000 in cost savings, and improved patient experience and staff workload.