MDx Partners Abbreviated Laboratory Development & Oversight Project Plan:
Discovery Phase
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Lab evaluation and due diligence on the the medical group practice metrics (#of providers, payer mix, test volume, etc.)
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Feasibility analysis to include a pro forma
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Cost estimates
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Lab Development & Oversight Agreement reviews and execution
Planning & Design
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Lab space requirements determined
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Lab site reviews and selection
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Management of any necessary site improvements
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Instrument and equipment sourcing
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Personnel sourcing, job descriptions and candidate selection
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Work flow design
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Lab information system (LIS) acquisition and web reporting solution
Pre-Launch Project Management
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Regulatory matters
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Sourcing for a licensed and qualified Lab Director (CLIA requirement for high-complexity testing)
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CLIA certification and compliance development
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CLIA site inspection preparation
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Pathogen & Antibiotic Resistance Assay development and validations
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Build-out of the LIS and report generator architecture
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Personnel training
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Laboratory consumables and supply inventory and ordering system
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Specimen collection materials and logistics
Laboratory Operations & Oversight
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Laboratory work flow and instrument maintenance
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Laboratory testing QC/QA
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Personnel supervision and on-going training
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Laboratory safety and biohazard waste plans and maintenance
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Development and validation of new assays
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Technical support