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Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #6
How do you anticipate fainting?
Dennis Ernst, June 01, 2021
YouTube Video of the Month
Interview with Mr. Blue Top
Dennis Ernst, May 24, 2021
What Should We Do?: Where to put the tape
Something to consider when using tape for bandaging
Dennis Ernst, April 30, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #5
Do you adhere to proper patient ID without exception?
Dennis Ernst, April 27, 2021
Blood Culture Contamination Webinar to Discuss New Benchmark
A 3% contamination rate won't be acceptable much longer
Dennis Ernst, April 23, 2021
Underfilling Tubes Causes Hemolysis, Alters Results
Those who draw blood samples should recollect underfilled tubes before leaving the patient
Dennis Ernst, April 12, 2021
What Should We Do?: a standard deviation
Staff wants patients to confirm the label, not the tube
Dennis Ernst, April 02, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #4
Do you prioritize veins according to risk?
Dennis Ernst, March 23, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #3
Do you perform a two-point check for bleeding?
Dennis Ernst, March 01, 2021