The Impact Of Cooperation And Integration Between The Roles Of Nursing And The Laboratory In Light Of The Presence Of Modern Technology In Health Facilities In Taif City

Abstract

Background: Effective interprofessional collaboration between nursing and clinical laboratory services, especially with regard to diagnostic accuracy and timely intervention, is at the core of patient safety and quality care delivery. In Saudi Arabia, including renowned health care organizations in Taif City, health care delivery is dependent on integrated digital solutions – EHR and Laboratory Information Systems to operationalize this essential diagnostic partnership. However, systemic effectiveness of these integrated solutions can be challenged by implementation factors endemic to contemporary health and safety systems in the region including inadequate training, usability issues for stakeholders and workforce culture regarding communication.

Objective: The main objective of the research is to assess the effect of collaboration and integration between nursing and laboratory departments on both clinical effectiveness and patient care in technologically enhanced healthcare environments in Taif city, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study design will be employed in major healthcare facilities in Taif City. The target population includes licensed Registered Nurses and Clinical Laboratory Technologists/Scientists who routinely engage in diagnostic workflows. Data will be collected using a structure questionnaire. Data analysis will utilize descriptive statistics and Chi square test.

Conclusion: The researchers anticipate finding a robust positive correlation between participants’ perceived high usability of robust integrated systems (functional CPOE, automatic alerts) and quality IPC, which would correlate with both perceived efficiencies and less safety risks (e.g., specimen identification errors). The findings will inform policy recommendations in support of mandated culturally informed Interprofessional Education (IPE) and centralized laboratory quality management for decentralized technologies.