Recommended Citation
Samuel LP, Hansen GT, Kraft CS, and Pritt BS. The Need for Dedicated Microbiology Leadership in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. J Clin Microbiol 2021.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-17-2021
Publication Title
Journal of clinical microbiology
Abstract
Clinical microbiology laboratories play a crucial role in patient care using traditional and innovative diagnostics. Challenges faced by laboratories include emerging pathogens, rapidly evolving technologies, healthcare-acquired infections, antibiotic-resistant organisms and diverse patient populations. Despite these challenges, many clinical microbiology laboratories in the United States are not directed by doctoral level microbiology-trained individuals with sufficient time dedicated to laboratory leadership. This manuscript highlights the need for medical microbiology laboratory directors with appropriate training and qualifications.
PubMed ID
33597258
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
