Assessment of the Need for a Hematology-Specific Fellowship Curriculum for Advanced Practice Providers Using a Needs-Based Survey.

Purpose: Subspecialty training programs rarely are available for advanced practice providers (APPs). New curricula are needed to prepare APPs with the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care in hematology and blood and marrow transplantation (BMT).

Methods: A Web-based needs assessment survey was distributed to APPs currently working in hematology and BMT at three Mayo Clinic sites (Rochester, MN; Scottsdale, AZ; and Jacksonville, FL).

Transition of Care for Inpatient Hematology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: Development of Hospital Discharge Huddle Process and Effects of Implementation.

Purpose: To develop a care model to decrease incidence of preventable errors in the complex multidisciplinary care of hematology inpatients at the time of discharge.

Methods: An interactive, multidisciplinary, structured discharge process was developed. Multiple focus groups were held to establish the strengths and gaps.

Molecular diagnostics, personalized medicine, and the evolving role of the cytotechnologist: an institutional experience.

The role of cytotechnologists has focused primarily on the microscopic examination of cytologic specimens for diagnosing disease. Cytotechnologists currently evaluate a wide assortment of both gynecological and nongynecological cytology specimens. However, the Pap test remains the primary test for most cytology laboratories.