Samira Meyboti

Continuous Quality Improvement Manager @Foundation Medicine

Cambridge, MA, US

The Continuous Quality Improvement Manager, in the Quality Assurance Laboratory Operations department, is a critical role at FMI ensuring preanalytical laboratory processes are compliant and operating efficiently This position interfaces with Cambridge employees at all levels and functions across the business and provides direct guidance and quality process improvement support to the preanalytical teams As part of the Quality Assurance Laboratory Operations team, this role ensures laboratory processes are efficient, complaint, and model best practices within a high-quality preanalytical process within the clinical laboratory Works “at-the-elbow\" with the Accessioning Department team to gain a deep understanding of the business needs and supports compliance against certain regulatory standards, focus on people, process, and systems Participates, guides, and suggests process improvement while ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, NYS, CA, and ISO 15189 Contributes and evaluates accessioning standard work ensuring downstream processes and patient care are not negatively impacted and assist with the implementation of new workflow as they are developed while employing change management methodologies Ensures appropriate tools are applied effectively (e.g, standard work, process maps, the kaizen cycle, material and information flow charts, charter, Gantt charts, status updates, etc.) Performs in-depth analysis of establish business and clinical workflows, identifying areas of opportunity based on risk to patient care in partnership with the Process Excellence teams In collaboration with the Licensure and Accreditation team, ensures changes to laboratory requirements are communicated and implemented into the preanalytical process In collaboration with Quality and Accessioning leadership, establishes quality metrics to reflect impact of improvement activities Applies change management techniques, obtains appropriate buy-in, and addresses the human aspects of change

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master’s Degree, Philosophy

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master's degree, Healthcare Administration