Why Choose Us
Laboratory Matters
Laboratory testing is an integral component in the delivery of healthcare and phlebotomy is the highest volume medical procedure performed in the world. Unfortunately tests are often mis-ordered or over-ordered contributing to inefficient care and higher costs.
Services
What We Do
CAP Inspection Readiness
CAP Inspection Readiness
Whether it’s preparation for an initial inspection, interim self-inspection, or for an upcoming routine inspection, our CAP inspectors/consultants are the best in the industry. Period. As a prolific CAP team lead inspector Dr Fletcher’s network of laboratory professionals has performed...Read More
In House Test Utilization
In House Test Utlization
In house testing is responsible for around 90% of a laboratory’s budget. Laboratory Stewardship reduces reagent cost and improves FTE efficiency by reducing inappropriate test orders. Focus areas include redundant daily testing, duplicate orders, etc. With DRG reimbursement, attention to in house testing is critical.
Test Formulary Development
Test Formulary Development
Pharmacy utilization is guided by formularies. Laboratory utilization can be too. A commonsense approach to developing and maintaining a laboratory formulary decreases cost and improves quality of care without compromising physician satisfaction.
Reference Laboratory Utilization
Reference Laboratory Utilization
Reference testing can be costly, confusing and can impact length of stay and time to correct diagnosis. Reference laboratory stewardship reduces inappropriate testing while ensuring correct tests are ordered in the appropriate care setting to reduce cost.
Order Set and Order Entry Optimization
Order-Set and Order Entry Optimization
Order sets and order entry tools can contribute to poor utilization and negatively impact timely delivery of care. Have your order sets been reviewed from a laboratory perspective to ensure streamlined cost- effective care?
CMS Quality Metric Analysis
CMS Quality Metric Analysis
Length of stay, readmissions, hospital acquired conditions, transitions of care and overall cost of care are just a few examples of CMS metrics impacted by laboratory stewardship. eutilogic consulting provides laboratory strategies to ensure any laboratory is positively impacting quality metrics.
Lab Stewardship Committee Development
Lab Stewardship Committee Development
In order to ensure appropriate utilization, a laboratory stewardship committee is beneficial. Determining committee structure, composition and governance is challenging. eutilogic consulting ensures you have access to tools and expertise to set up or support a laboratory stewardship committee.
RFP Consultation and Support
RFP Consultation and Support
Selecting a reference laboratory partner is a big decision with tremendous impact on cost savings. Have your test mixes been analyzed for appropriate methodology and ordering patterns prior to bidding? eutilogic consulting assists in RFPs regardless of reference laboratory partner.
Utilization Review Committee Support
Utilization Review Committee Support
While laboratory stewardship committees are still growing in popularity, laboratory can also contribute to existing utilization review committees. eutilogic consulting assists in providing utilization opportunities to UR committees to jump start laboratory stewardship.
CAP Inspection Readiness
Whether it’s preparation for your initial inspection, interim self-inspection, or preparation for an upcoming inspection, our CAP inspectors are the best in the industry. Period. As a prolific CAP team lead inspector Dr Fletcher’s network of laboratory professionals has performed hundreds of inspections. No first-time inspectors – only the most experienced inspectors in the country. And quality shouldn’t cost a fortune – we do this at a reasonable cost because it’s our calling. We’ll put together the best inspection preparation team in the country to help you assess your readiness for CAP accreditation.
Why Choose Us
Laboratory Stewardship
At eutilogic consulting we understand the importance of ordering the right tests at the right time and that results of laboratory testing reaches all aspects of healthcare. When applied correctly laboratory stewardship decreases cost and drives quality metrics throughout the healthcare spectrum.
About Dr Fletcher
Dr Andrew Fletcher is an AP/CP Pathologist and founder of Eutilogic Consulting. He also serves as the Medical Director of Lab Stewardship and serves on the Medical Advisory Board at Accumen Inc He is focused on laboratory stewardship, laboratory efficiency, and quality. In addition Dr Fletcher is a prolific CAP Team Lead Inspector and is CLSI Certified. He has experience in leading quality initiatives that enhance organizations’ safety and value and has helped develop laboratory stewardship programs throughout the U.S. Dr. Fletcher has experience as a consultant, practicing pathologist, department chair, and held roles in hospital administration. He has received numerous awards for quality and utilization, including research grants for blood utilization and is the recipient of the 2021 ASCP Choosing Wisely Award.
Who We Work With
We work with a wide range of medical professionals
