Recommendations
Resources for clinicians by health specialty
Welcome to the national consortium that’s changing the lab utilization landscape in Canada.
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.
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:
Check out relevant tools and resources that can support your quality improvement efforts in the Using Labs Wisely program:
A toolkit on reducing repetitive, “routine” blood tests in hospitals.
A toolkit for appropriate ordering practices of free thyroid hormone testing.
A tool focused on appropriate use of specific laboratory tests and evidence-based interventions that have reduced unnecessary use of the test or practice.
A collection of Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations related to lab utilization.
Provides insights on potential resource savings associated with the reduction of five low-value laboratory tests.
A list of Using Labs Wisely participating members.
Shared ULW Site Resources
Check out the recordings below featuring past Using Labs Wisely learning collaborative sessions.
Lab Target Considerations and Example:
QI Diagnostics and Stakeholder Engagement:
Relevant Resources: Relevant Resources:
Pareto Chart Template. Stakeholder Engagement
Cause and Effect Analysis Handout
Watch Before Next Session:
A national consortium that’s changing the lab utilization landscape in Canada.