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214: Beyond the Bench: Optimization & Stewardship in Action
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In this final episode of our special four-part series in partnership with bioMérieux, we bring all the pieces together.
Throughout the series, we explored the diagnostic pathway from multiple angles:
Episode 1: The evolution of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
Episode 2: Molecular diagnostics for bloodstream infections
Episode 3: FAST AST and the impact of getting susceptibility data hours sooner
Today, in Episode 4, we shift to diagnostic stewardship and lab optimization — the strategies that ensure the right tests are used at the right time, and that workflows support efficient, meaningful, and actionable results.
Luis is joined by Alyssa Walker, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and Medical Advisor, and Jenny Harder, Lab Optimization Consultant with experience in managing a microbiology laboratory. Together, they explore how smarter workflows and better diagnostic decisions amplify the value of every ID and AST result.
In This Episode:What diagnostic stewardship really means — right test, right patient, right time
How lab optimization streamlines workflow, reduces waste, and improves turnaround times
Key challenges labs face today (staffing, training, legacy processes) and how to address them
How tools like BioFire Fireworks and Syndromic Trends enhance decision-making and support stewardship
By connecting stewardship principles with optimized workflows, labs can turn rapid diagnostics into real clinical impact — faster decisions, smarter therapy, and better patient outcomes.
This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Missed the earlier episodes in this bioMérieux series?Here they are:
Episode 198 – Let's Talk: The Evolution of AST
Episode 204 – In the Bloodstream: Diagnosing Infections Faster
Episode 211 – At the Speed of AST: Diagnosing Resistance Faster
This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Resources from this episode:
https://info.biomerieux.com/clin_us_2024_ams_handbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=LetsTalkMicro
Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro:
Website: letstalkmicro.com
Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected]
Interested in being a guest on Let's Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8
Support the podcast:
221 episodes
Manage episode 520416069 series 2930024
In this final episode of our special four-part series in partnership with bioMérieux, we bring all the pieces together.
Throughout the series, we explored the diagnostic pathway from multiple angles:
Episode 1: The evolution of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
Episode 2: Molecular diagnostics for bloodstream infections
Episode 3: FAST AST and the impact of getting susceptibility data hours sooner
Today, in Episode 4, we shift to diagnostic stewardship and lab optimization — the strategies that ensure the right tests are used at the right time, and that workflows support efficient, meaningful, and actionable results.
Luis is joined by Alyssa Walker, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and Medical Advisor, and Jenny Harder, Lab Optimization Consultant with experience in managing a microbiology laboratory. Together, they explore how smarter workflows and better diagnostic decisions amplify the value of every ID and AST result.
In This Episode:What diagnostic stewardship really means — right test, right patient, right time
How lab optimization streamlines workflow, reduces waste, and improves turnaround times
Key challenges labs face today (staffing, training, legacy processes) and how to address them
How tools like BioFire Fireworks and Syndromic Trends enhance decision-making and support stewardship
By connecting stewardship principles with optimized workflows, labs can turn rapid diagnostics into real clinical impact — faster decisions, smarter therapy, and better patient outcomes.
This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Missed the earlier episodes in this bioMérieux series?Here they are:
Episode 198 – Let's Talk: The Evolution of AST
Episode 204 – In the Bloodstream: Diagnosing Infections Faster
Episode 211 – At the Speed of AST: Diagnosing Resistance Faster
This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Resources from this episode:
https://info.biomerieux.com/clin_us_2024_ams_handbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=LetsTalkMicro
Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro:
Website: letstalkmicro.com
Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected]
Interested in being a guest on Let's Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8
Support the podcast:
221 episodes
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