The Future of Lab, Accreditation, and Leadership with Special Guest: Nancy Stratton (Part 1)

Leadership is easy to talk about—but much harder to practice during times of change.In Part 1 of this special SUPERSTAT conversation, we sit down with Nancy Stratton, CEO of COLA, to discuss leadership, accreditation, and the future of laboratory medicine. Together, we explore how organizations navigate uncertainty, why accreditation remains a cornerstone of quality and patient safety, and the opportunities ahead for laboratory professionals as healthcare continues to evolve.Nancy shares insights from her leadership journey, perspectives on the changing healthcare landscape, and thoughts on how today's laboratory leaders can help shape the profession's future rather than simply react to it.Whether you're a laboratory professional, educator, manager, director, student, or healthcare leader, this episode offers a thoughtful discussion on what it means to lead with purpose while keeping quality, innovation, and patient care at the center of every decision.Topics discussed: • Leadership during periods of transformation • The evolving role of accreditation • Workforce challenges and opportunities • Innovation and the future of laboratory medicine • Building resilient organizations and teams • What laboratory professionals should be preparing for nextThis is Part 1 of our conversation with Nancy Stratton. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.#SUPERSTATPodcast #LaboratoryMedicine #Leadership #COLA #Accreditation #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalLaboratory #MedicalLaboratoryScience #Diagnostics #LabLeadership #PatientSafety #QualityImprovement