More Evidence Pneumatic Tube Transport Affects Test Results
Proper design, regulated speeds critical in PTS system designs
Dennis Ernst, August 02, 2021
Recent Posts
Product Spotlight: Badge tags
Put the order of draw on the ID badges of every employee who draws blood samples
Dennis Ernst, July 28, 2021
Phlebotomists Facing Verbal, Physical Abuse by Patients
Study underscores the increasing risks to healthcare professionals This blog post summarizes a recent study of verbal and physical violence inflicted on emergency department personnel including phlebotomists by patients.
Dennis Ernst, July 27, 2021
YouTube Video of the Month
How the Center for Phlebotomy Education came to be a recognized global authority Dennis Ernst tells his story of how he went from burned out in the profession to a highly respected industry authority in phlebotomy.
Dennis Ernst, July 21, 2021
Courier Lockboxes a Summer Hotbox for Samples
Are your samples baking in the summer sun? Researchers recently found when blood samples for diagnostic laboratory testing are stored in outdoor lockbox, the results may not be valid.
Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021
How to Manage Patients Who Pass Out
Knowing how to prevent fainting during a phlebotomy procedure is critical When a patient passes out during a venipuncture procedure, this post details exactly what to do and what not to do.
Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021
Ten Tips For Handling Conflicts With Your Superior
Handling conflicts the wrong way can come back to bite you Guest blogger Shan Keith offers ten tips for handling conflicts with your supervisor or manager.
Shanise Keith, July 12, 2021
Three Years of In-house Phlebotomy CE modules
Standards-based continuing education for staff and students
Dennis Ernst, July 08, 2021
Survey Says: Drawing Rainbows
An expensive practice without many benefits.
Dennis Ernst, July 07, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #8
Do you label at the patient’s side without fail? This Phlebotomy Today blog post reinforces the importance of labeling every filled blood collection tube after the draw and before leaving the patient.
Dennis Ernst, July 01, 2021