Standard Operating Procedures

Kaiser Permanente Compliant SOPs
Access comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for all laboratory departments including Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, and Specimen Processing. All SOPs are Kaiser Permanente compliant and regularly updated for clinical excellence.

Staff Scheduling System

Comprehensive Schedule Management
View and manage staff schedules for phlebotomy and laboratory technicians. Includes daily assignments, shift times, break schedules, and department coverage by MLA, MLT, MLS, and PHLEB staff with real-time updates.
Production Ready: The Schedule Manager Enhanced now features a roster-driven builder with saved staff profiles, fast date selection, and one-click publishing to all schedule views.

πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Roster Quick Actions

  • Use roster presets to auto-fill roles, departments, and standard shifts for MLS, MLT, MLA, and PHLEB teams.
  • Need a one-off teammate or traveler? Select β€œAdd custom name” to capture temporary coverage without editing the roster.
  • Break tracking is optional but recommendedβ€”enter multiple break times separated by semicolons for clear coverage visibility.

πŸ“‹ How to Use Schedule Manager:

  1. Launch Schedule Manager - Roster Builder and confirm the status indicator shows Ready (green).
  2. Select the schedule date, choose a team (Phlebotomy or Laboratory), and pick staff from the roster or add a custom entry.
  3. Confirm shift start/end times, assignments, and break notes. Use the preview pane to verify coverage in real time.
  4. Repeat for each staff member until the preview matches the planned coverage, then choose Update All Schedulers.
  5. Open the Daily, Visual Coverage, or Grid scheduler and navigate to the published date to confirm the updates.

Roster tips: saved staff details auto-fill shifts and roles; use the Clear All button to reset a draft, or Export Debug Data for audit support.

Laboratory Activity Menu

Complete Laboratory Operations Resources
Quick access to all laboratory systems, tools, compliance resources, and operational documentation. Over 60+ resources organized by category for efficient workflow management.

πŸ“Œ Quick Notes

  • Emergency Numbers: IT Support (301-456-6096) available 24/7 for critical system issues
  • Daily Tasks: Check TempTrak, HR Connect, and email first thing each shift
  • Quality Requirements: All QC must be documented in Cerner before patient testing
  • Search Tip: Use the search box above to quickly find specific resources

Operations Command Center

Real-Time Oversight Without Notion
Monitor staffing, quality indicators, and crisis response directly through Microsoft Teams alerts, Power BI dashboards, and locally retained audit logs.
Integration Update: Notion workspaces were decommissioned in October 2025. All automation now runs on Teams, Power BI, and secure on-premise storage.

οΏ½ Operational Highlights

  • Teams Alert Streams: Keyword-triggered notifications and escalation workflows delivered every five minutes during monitoring hours.
  • Power BI Streaming: Live datasets for TAT compliance, error rates, and staffing KPIs ready for executive review.
  • Audit & Compliance Logs: HIPAA-aligned audit trail and crisis intervention logs stored in the LabAutomation suite.

Looking for historical records? Archived Notion exports remain available upon request, but new automation only requires Teams webhooks, Power BI keys, and local audit storage.