Balsam Hospital
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Laboratory

المعمل — Service Blueprint

3

Journey Stages

11

Customer Needs

9

Issues Found

5

High Severity

Service Blueprint Map

Patient Actions

Present lab order, answer safety questions

Onstage Actions

Verify patient identity (2 identifiers), prepare barcode/stickers, explain procedure

Backstage Actions

Check order completeness, prepare tubes and materials

Support Processes

LIS, Queue System, Barcode Printer

Customer Needs

CBS (Customer Behavior Standards)
Fast service
Keep informed about process
Gender preference respected
Privacy during sampling
Clean area
All resources available
Well ventilated
Clear explanation
Assurance
Access to reports

Staff Behavior Standards

Trained in CBS
Proper grooming & white coat
Maintain personal etiquette
Consider patient observation/comfort
Listen carefully to patient concerns

AIDET® Communication Script

Scenario

"Patient arrives for blood withdrawal"

A

Acknowledge

Hello, Mr./Ms. [Patient Name]. Please come in and have a seat. (Warm, reassuring tone)

I

Introduce

My name is [Your Name], and I am the phlebotomist who will be drawing your blood today.

D

Duration

The procedure itself will only take a minute or two.

E

Explanation

I am going to apply this tourniquet to your arm, clean the area, and then you will feel a small pinch. I have verified your labels here. Once we are done, your results will be available on our Patient App within [time frame].

T

Thank You

Thank you for holding so still. You are all finished. Here is a bandage — please keep it on for about 15 minutes. Have a wonderful rest of your day.

Waste & Issues Identified

highWaiting for sampling turn (no queue system)
highNo automated lab system
mediumBarcode confusion (same barcode issues)
highBlood hemolysis due to no vacuum containers
mediumDifficult veins requiring re-sampling
mediumNo available resources at times
highRe-sampling due to hemolysis
highWrong patient identification
lowMotion waste to get results from MRN reports

Constraints

Only one active sampling seat at a time
Second seat is in use/broken
No Queue Management System
Manual order processing
One-side only accessible for patients
Not suitable for pediatric patients
Chairs not suitable for comfortable sampling
No vacuum container system
No vein viewer device
No normal range reference available

Recommendations

Poster for using App to access reports
Implement automated lab system
Add vacuum container system
Install queue system for sampling
Upgrade seating for comfort and accessibility
Add pediatric-friendly sampling area