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ISBAR Memos

Department of Pathology - ISBAR Memos

 

ISBAR Memos are official communications used to announce significant changes related to test performance, test availability, or administrative functions within the OSUWMC Clinical Laboratories and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

 

Using the ISBAR format (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation), these memos ensure clear, structured communication across the Hospitals and Health Care System, helping improve patient safety, clinical workflow, and operational alignment.

 

For questions regarding ISBAR Memos, please contact pathologylabcompliance@osumc.edu

 

Available Resources

 

Current and Archived ISBAR Memos:

 

ISBAR-1

10/2023

Specimen Labels & Specimen Collection

ISBAR-2

02/2025

Lab Label Misalignment & Patient Identification Verification

ISBAR-3

02/2025

Glucose Meter Cleaning