Before the Tube Leaves the Bedside
The reliability of a laboratory result begins long before a specimen reaches the analyzer. In hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, every step of the pre-analytical process, from patient identif...
Naglaa Elwkil
Quality and Patient Safety Consultant
Naglaa Elwkil is a quality consultant with extensive experience in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy, with a strong focus on patient safety, healthcare quality improvement, risk management, and leadership. She holds an MBA, CPHQ and CPPS certifications, a diploma in Risk Management, and diplomas in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), in addition to SON and BSN qualifications. Her academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to advancing quality and safety in healthcare systems.
Articles (6)
Artificial Intelligence in Transplant Nursing: When the Algorithm Keeps Watch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into transplant medicine, offering new opportunities to enhance early detection of complications, optimize therapeutic precision, and improve...
A Day in the Life of an Apheresis Nurse: Where Clinical Expertise Meets Quality Driven Care
The article provides an in-depth and specialized look at the role of the apheresis nurse, a position where high technology meets clinical dedication. Through the account of a typical day, the autho...
From Fatigue to Flow: The Role of Human Factors Engineering in Nursing in High-Intensity Settings
Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is a multidisciplinary science that examines how humans interact with systems, tools, and environments. In healthcare, its application is transformative: by designin...
Caring for the Caregivers: Addressing Second Victim Phenomenon in High-Risk Environments like BMT
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a highly complex and emotionally challenging field. The inherent acuity of patients, frequent exposure to life-threatening conditions, and the profound emotiona...
The role of nurses as quality managers in bone marrow transplantation programmes
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT), also known as haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), is a well-established therapeutic option for patients suffering from haematological malignancies,...