MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Judith Sullivan, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA(ASQ), Quality Source Consultant, Blood Systems, Inc.
Description
In addition to regulation by FDA, blood centers are also subject to the requirements listed in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). This audioconference reviews the CLIA regulations as they relate to blood centers and focuses on common difficulties laboratories have in meeting these regulations. This audioconference is limited to those facilities that use AABB as their CLIA provider.
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• Describe CLIA regulations associated with personnel qualifications, quality control, and proficiency testing.
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• Evaluate current proficiency testing processes to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations.
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• Identify testing performed by blood centers that is regulated by CLIA.
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.
No items are available for this session.