Middle Springs Lab is a busy place, with technicians running tests, analyzing samples, and returning results to the physicians who ordered them. There seems to be an issue whenever a new order of lab specimen forms is delivered. Everyone seems to put the forms in a different place, resulting in precious time wasted trying to find the new location of the forms. How might the head of the lab BEST handle this issue?

Have a meeting with the entire team to decide where the forms should always be kept.

Have a meeting with the entire team to decide where the forms should always be kept.

Write down which team member puts the forms in an odd place and penalize them.

Write down which team member puts the forms in an odd place and penalize them.

Have one on one meetings with each team member to ask where the forms should be.

Have one on one meetings with each team member to ask where the forms should be.

Ignore the issue and let each tech put the forms where they want to.

The best approach to handle this issue would be to have a meeting with the entire team to decide where the forms should always be kept. This will allow everyone to contribute their opinions and come to a consensus. It also ensures that all team members are aware of the agreed-upon location, reducing the chances of misplacing forms in the future. Additionally, it encourages a sense of teamwork and collaboration within the lab.