Biocare Medical Excellence in Patient Care Laboratory Award

Biocare Medical sponsors this award with a $1500 grant.  This award will be presented each year that a nominee/applicant has been selected. The award recipient will be recognized at the awards banquet during the annual NSH Symposium/ Convention.

This award will be presented annually to a histology laboratory that exhibits excellence in patient care. Efficient testing turnaround time, error free reporting, willingness to incorporate new techniques, dedication of laboratory staff and extraordinary levels of laboratory performance are qualities that the recipient of this laboratory award exhibits. At least two members of the laboratory staff must meet NSH membership qualification. Additionally, HT or HTL certification by at least two members of the laboratory staff is required. This grant is intended to:

1. Enhance laboratory efficiency through continuing education
2. Enhance laboratory techniques presently utilized in the laboratory
3. Support the study of new techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominated laboratory

To accomplish this, the award may be used for the following:

Attend the NSH Symposium/Convention; Educational seminars or teleconferences for the laboratory; Fees for on-site speakers; Purchase of text , reference books or educational materials for the laboratory and/or Subscriptions to scientific journals for the laboratory

Applicants must submit:

1. Proof of required certification for at least two members of the laboratory staff.
2. An up to date curriculum vitae for the same members of the laboratory staff.
3. Confidential written evaluation of the laboratory by the laboratory director and/or pathologist as to the laboratory’s suitability as the recipient of this award and educational value to the institution.
4. Plans for utilization of the grant.