MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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David Wolfe,
BS, MBA, CAP 15189 Lead Assessor,
College of American Pathologists
ISO 15189 Accreditation - CAP Perspective
Ruth Biehl, MS, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CMQ/OE(ASQ), CQE(ASQ), President, Biomed Management Solutions, LLC
Evolution and Trends in Quality Management Systems
Chloe Scott, MT(ASCP)CM, CQA(ASQ), Partner, BioQ Solutions, LLC
Comparison of ISO 15189 to AABB BB/TS Standards
Description
The introduction of ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories-Particular Requirements for Quality and Competence-offers new challenges for the improvement of Quality Management Systems. This session will discuss the forces driving these new quality standards and compare the standards with the AABB Blood Bank/Transfusion Service standards. Methods will be presented for assessing your current QMS to ISO 15189.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Compare and contrast ISO 15189 to AABB's BB/TS standards.
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Describe trends in expectations for quality management systems in medical laboratories and hospitals.
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List methods to assess existing lab quality management systems.
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Summarize ISO 15189 and CAP General Laboratory accreditation.
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.