Using Labs Wisely

This portal is intended for participating hospitals to learn about program updates, useful resources, and ways to interact with others in the Using Labs Wisely program.

Key Dates and Timing: 

Mon. April 24, 2023: 2 pm-4 pm ET  | 11 am-1 pm PT **Cohort 3 only (Orientation for new sites)**
Mon. May 15, 2023: 2 pm-4 pm ET | 11 am-1 pm PT
Mon. June 12, 2022: 2 pm- 4pm ET | 11 am-1 pm PT
Mon. September 11, 2023: 2 pm-4 pm ET | 11 am-1 pm PT
Mon. October 16, 2023: 2 pm-4 pm ET | 11 am-1 pm PT
Mon. November 13, 2023: 2 pm-4 pm ET | 11 am-1 pm PT

Participating hospitals should have the following documents completed throughout the program:

• FOR SIGNATURE: Using Labs Wisely-Terms of Participation
• FOR SUBMISSION: Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) Template
• FOR SUBMISSION: Intervention Checklist
• FOR SUBMISSION: Data Submission Instructions and Data Dictionary
  • OPTIONAL: Data Submission Template

Deliverable Reminders 

• QIP: Due end of February 2023 (please submit them to gillian.hurwitz@unityhealth.to). 
• Data submission: Due end of February 2023
• Sites who have already received a comparative report– only required to submit 6-month increment of data (previous submission to December 31, 2022)
• Sites who have not received a comparative report- required to submit retrospective data from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. 
• Data submissions and any data-related questions can be sent to GEMINI.CWC@unityhealth.to

Check out relevant tools and resources that can support your quality improvement efforts in the Using Labs Wisely program:

Check out the recordings below featuring past Using Labs Wisely learning collaborative sessions. 

Using Lab Wisely Session 1: Sept 12

Lab Target Considerations and Example:

Using Lab Wisely Session 2: October 17

QI Diagnostics and Stakeholder Engagement:

Relevant Resources:                                          Relevant Resources:
Pareto Chart Template.                                      Stakeholder Engagement
Cause and Effect Analysis Handout

Using Lab Wisely Session 3: November 14

Watch Before Next Session:

Using Lab Wisely Session 4: December 12

Using Lab Wisely Session 5: January 16 

Using Lab Wisely Session 6: February 13