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scientists and senior staff in the specialist laboratory spend less hands-on time on those routine samples and can instead focus on preparing and carrying out the specialist work. Then, with sthemE Manager, they’re able to oversee both the routine and specialist workflows, authorise the results and send them out. “The workflow is beter, resources are
used more effectively, and operating costs are lower. More importantly, the sthemO 301 and sthemE Manager provide the automation we need to support the future direction of our service.” This aligns with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan’s ambition to use automation, innovation and technology to improve efficiency. The first phase of the implementation
centred on rigorous verification to ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022. “At every stage, from initial implementation through to go-live, I had complete confidence in both the quality of patient results and the reliability of the system.”
The power of sthemE Manager sthemE Manager, Stago’s web-based data manager, enables “effortless data review, even when working as multisite laboratory networks”. Shawn has been particularly impressed by its ability to provide out-of- office expertise. “If there’s anything happening with a patient, even if you’re at home, your team can benefit from your expertise. You can log in, have a look at the data, and give advice. Internal quality control (IQC) trending is something which UKAS is very keen on, and being able to look at all five platforms at the same time and pull the data together is very powerful. “sthemE Manager offers an impressive
range of accreditation tools in a modern software environment. Moving away from Excel has improved data integrity, reduced transcription errors and removed the burden of spreadsheet validation. It saves a considerable amount of time and makes preparing for UKAS inspections far more straightforward.”
Keeping things simple Stago has developed sthemE Manager and sthemO as part of a unified ecosystem. Their common user interface provides a seamless user experience, simplifying training, reducing complexity and supporting more efficient workflows. “It’s been remarkably intuitive for our
junior staff. Our blood sciences support workers (band 3 MLAs) have got to grips with this new technology in just a couple of hours. It’s made teaching a lot more people how to use it much quicker,” says Shawn. “Routine maintenance is one less thing to worry about thanks to the sthemO
“The sthemO 301 and sthemE Manager provide the automation we need to support the future direction of our service,” says Shawn Coton, haemostasis and thrombosis lead for University Hospitals Sussex.
301’s fully automated self-cleaning system. Having a platform with such simple maintenance makes it much easier for staff to focus on other work. The same is true of the routine reagents, which are quick and easy to prepare with no pipeting required, reducing the risk of manual errors. In addition, Stago’s universal barcoded calibration system eliminates the need for routine calibration, making the workflow simpler, faster and more efficient. It might sound like small things, but it takes a lot of stress off the team.”
Door to diagnosis in 90 minutes The improvements are also having a tangible impact on patient pathways. Shawn recalls a recent case involving a newborn at Princess Royal Hospital. “We had a sample taken from a newborn baby in Haywards Heath, about an hour’s transport away at a busy time. But through good training and vigilance, the team was alerted early and had the assay ready before the sample reached the laboratory. So as soon as the sample came through the door, it was on the machine and tested. We had a diagnosis of a new haemophilia within an hour and a half. To be able to do that, you need technology that can adapt to urgent clinical demands, combined with a team that understands it thoroughly. That’s what enables us to deliver when it maters most.” Shawn continues: “Making sure
patients receive the right diagnosis as quickly as possible is the most important part of my job. To achieve that, you need a skilled team and technology that can adapt to changing clinical demands. The combination of the right training and Stago’s solution, with embedded
viscosity-based detection and specialist haemostasis expertise, gives our staff the confidence to deliver accurate results when they are needed most. That’s what really maters. “Compared to other machines in the
network, the sthemO 301 is faster. The capacity is impressive, with high walkaway capability, so we get through things more quickly.”
Fit for the future
Implementing the sthemO 301 and sthemE Manager has not only improved day-to-day efficiency across University Hospital Sussex’s haemostasis service but also strengthened its ability to respond rapidly to urgent clinical need. With clearer separation of routine and specialist work, and greater visibility across the network, the service is now better placed to meet current demand and future growth. For Shawn, the ultimate measure of
success is not the technology itself, but the difference it makes to patients. He concludes: “I love the science behind it all, but ultimately everything my team and I do is for the patient. That’s what drives our team every day.”
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For more information about the sthemO 301 analyser and sthemE Manager, as well as other Stago products across haemostasis and haematology, visit the website.
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