MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Holly Rapp, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA(ASQ)CMQ/OE, Director, Accreditation and Quality, AABB
Most Common AABB Nonconformances
Denise Driscoll, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director, Laboratory Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs, College of American Pathologists
Description
The AABB and the College of American Pathologists accreditation programs provide assessment teams to assist in the continual improvement of laboratory quality, safety, and operations. This teleconference will present the most common citations encountered by AABB and CAP assessors in 2009 and provide suggestions on how to avoid noncompliance. Experts will help you identify best practices based on accreditation standards to maintain and enhance your blood bank's technical performance.
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Identify ways to correct common citations and attain compliance.
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List the most common deficiencies to CAP checklist requirements noted by CAP assessors in 2009.
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List the most common nonconformances to AABB Standards noted by AABB assessors in 2009.
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.