MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Cindy Elliott, MT, HP(ASCP), CQA(ASQ), Compliance Auditor/Consultant, CT Auditing & Compliance Services LLC
Vendor Qualification-Auditor Point of View
Mary Wallhermfechtel, SBB(ASCP)MBA, Manager, Regional Quality, American Red Cross
Kathleen Fortune, MT(ASCP), Informatics Analyst, SSM Health
Description
Cellular therapy programs have an obligation to qualify equipment, supply, and service vendors before entering into contracts. But how much and what kinds of information are sufficient and where does a program cross the line when asking for information? After didactic introduction of requirements and obligations, the three panelists will converse about approaches to compliance.
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Anticipate an assessor's expectations of your vendor qualification process.
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Assess a facility's vendor qualification processes.
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Review the vendor's limitations in releasing protected information.
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 |
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