MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Kay Ollech, BSN, RN, Collection Services Director, Community Blood Center
Therapeutic Apheresis from a Community Blood Center Perspective
Christina Anderson, BSN, RN, HP(ASCP), Director, Clinical Apheresis, Carter BloodCare
Description
This session will offer didactic presentation and audience participation to explore the regulations and standards that affect the competency and credentialing requirements for nurses and technologists performing therapeutic apheresis procedures in mobile and/or offsite settings.
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Discuss credentialing requirements that apply to mobile therapeutic apheresis programs, such as the Joint Commission's recommendations and standards.
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Identify three staffing challenges facing mobile therapeutic apheresis programs.
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List three components of competency requirements for apheresis staff.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.