Projects & Initiatives

Simulation Laboratory Improves Student Training
DSM has introduced a new simulation lab to Red River College's Medical Laboratory Sciences program which better prepares students to begin on-site practicum training. Read More

Westman Laboratory Grand Re-Opening
Following completion of the Westman Laboratory Redevelopment Project, Premier Greg Selinger officially re-opened the new facility February 10. Read More and view Photo Gallery

Westman Lab first site in Manitoba to go live with new MPA
New state-of-the-art Modular Pre-Analytic (MPA) instrumentation at Westman Lab offers testing efficiencies that benefit patient care. Read More

DSM Introduces a New Test to Promote Early Detection of Kidney Disease
In partnership with the Manitoba Renal Program, DSM has introduced a screening test which will be an asset to the at-risk Manitoba population in promoting early detection of kidney disease. Read More

Continuous Improvement
Process improvement initiatives are essential to improve workflow and create high quality test results. DSM has successfully reduced Turn Around Times for various tests and achieved operational efficiencies by undertaking Lean/Sigma initiatives. Read More

Alternative Models of Service
DSM supports the use of alternative models of service in order to improve result turn around time and overall service delivery to our patients. Read More

Laboratory Information System – LIS
A provincial laboratory information system is a critical success factor for DSM. With most Winnipeg sites on the Delphic LIS, Provincial LIS planning is now underway to integrate all DSM Laboratories across the province. Read More

Accreditation of DSM Facilities
Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging accreditation is an external review and measurement of DSM’s success in meeting national and international laboratory standards and safety regulations. Read More

Provincial RIS and PACS Project
Forty six DSM Diagnostic Imaging (DI) facilities are able to electronically share diagnostic images and reports across the province thanks to the Provincial RIS and PACS (Radiology Information System and a Picture Archive Communication System) Project, which partnered with DSM, Manitoba Health, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Brandon Regional Health Authority to create filmless DI environments for the benefit of patient care. Read More

Workforce Planning
DSM takes a multi-pronged approach in managing the human resources aspect of Manitoba’s diagnostic services. Read More