Right-sizing the clinical microbiology lab: How centralized and decentralized models drive stewardship, efficiency, and outcomes
Tuesday, June 2, at 13:00 EDT | 10:00 PDT
Bloodstream infections demand fast, accurate results – but many laboratories face increasing operational and financial constraints. As expectations for turnaround time, stewardship, and quality rise, labs must decide how to deliver better answers without adding complexity or cost.
Join this expert‑led webinar to explore how different blood culture testing models can succeed in today’s healthcare environment.
Learn From Two Proven, Real‑World Approaches
In this SelectScience® webinar, hosted in partnership with bioMérieux, two clinical microbiology leaders – Dr. Stella Antonara, PhD, D(ABMM) and Dr. J. Kristie Johnson, PhD, D(ABMM) – share their firsthand experiences implementing centralized and decentralized blood culture testing models.
Rather than promoting a one‑size‑fits‑all solution, this session offers a balanced, evidence‑based discussion that reflects the realities of modern laboratory operations. Through real‑world examples, the speakers examine how thoughtful workflow design, and right‑sized instrumentation can:
- Strengthen antimicrobial stewardship efforts
- Improve operational efficiency and resource utilization
- Support better, faster clinical decision‑making
Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.
Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available
Speakers
Who should attend?
- Clinical laboratory directors, managers, medical laboratory scientists, and technicians working in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, general labs, or point-of-care settings.
What will this webinar cover?
Key Learning Objectives
- Compare centralized and decentralized blood culture testing models and understand how each aligns with different healthcare structures, test volumes, and clinical priorities
- Understand how optimized blood culture workflows support antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and evidence‑based treatment decisions
- Evaluate operational and financial considerations, including instrument utilization, staffing efficiencies, and cost containment strategies
- Apply real‑world implementation lessons and peer insights to identify improvement opportunities in your laboratory
