Episode 5

Episode 5: Useful Tips to Survive as an Understaffed Lab

Critical staffing, under-staffed, short-staffed - it's all the same. And, no matter what terminology you use, most labs (especially recently) have faced this significant problem. The stress of not having enough staff to cover the needed shifts and cause anxiety for the entire laboratory.  

In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead had a great roundtable discussion discussion useful tips to use if your lab is understaffed.


The podcast hosts discussed:

  • An overview of common reasons that laboratories are experiencing workforce shortages.
  • Operational tips to provide support and find solutions for the staff working through the shortage
  • Team and cultural changes to help retain staff and prevent turnover


Listen to this full episode to get detailed information on how to survive being short staffed in your laboratory.

Also, for more information check out our previous episodes related to this topic:


eLABorate Topics | Episode 31: 10 Important benefits of creating happiness in the workplace (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

eLABorate Topics | Episode 18: "The Untold Truth That Can Be Affecting Your Recruitment and Retention Efforts" (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

eLABorate Topics | Episode 34: "Leaders Reducing Burnout: Empowering your Team" (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

eLABorate Topics | Episode 50: "Hiring on all Cylinders"- Jim Payne and Dana Powell Baker (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

eLABorate Topics | Episode 64: "Creating A Work Environment For Better Staff Retention" (directimpactbroadcasting.com)


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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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