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06/16/26

Evaluating a quality improvement learning collaborative: qualitative evaluation of Using Labs Wisely.

Patey, Andrea M; Sivashanmugathas, Varunaavee; Hurwitz, Gillian; Weinerman, Adina; Simons, Janet; Levinson, Wendy. BMJ Open Qual.

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Business Case for Excellence Culture, Work System, and Implementation Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Low-value lab testing can result in patient harm, resource waste, and environmental cost. This interview study on Canada’s "Using Labs Wisely" collaborative shows that national benchmarking, peer learning, and structured QI effectively reduce overuse. The initiative fostered institutional engagement and lab-led stewardship, yet data extraction and resource constraints persisted. Addressing these infrastructure gaps is essential for scaling sustainable, multidisciplinary diagnostic excellence efforts nationwide.
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Patey AM, Sivashanmugathas V, Hurwitz G, et al. Evaluating a quality improvement learning collaborative: qualitative evaluation of Using Labs Wisely. BMJ Open Qual. 2026;15(2):e003906.