On-Demand webinar
Summary:
Quality Assurance in the laboratory ensures that results generated are accurate and precise. In Coagulation, testing produces data for screening of patients and monitoring anticoagulant therapy. Performing assay validation, calibration, reference ranges, and new reagent lot verification present challenges to the laboratory. A robust quality assurance system provides peace of mind and confidence in patient results.
This webinar is designed for new managers, laboratorians, QA managers to understand the multiple aspects of insuring quality results in the Coagulation Laboratory.
Presenting on this topic today, we will have a panel of technical experts to help you:
- Define basic statistics and their use for Quality in the Coagulation Lab
- Identify sources and utility of External Quality Assurance programs
- Evaluate examples of Quality Statistics in Peer Comparison Programs
- Utilize report flags and examples to guide troubleshooting as necessary
- Provide guidance on annual lot rollover procedures and requirements
- Summarize offerings of the Siemens Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
Speaker Panel:
John V. Mitsios, Ph.D., Coagulation Clinical Consultant, Siemens Healthineers
Education and Experience: Ph.D. in chemistry from University of Ionanina, Greece. Post doctoral fellowships at University of California San Diego, Washington University St. Louis. Held faculty positions at Weill Cornell, New York Presbyterian; Former assistant director of Special Coagulation, BioReference Laboratories
Regina Provenza, MT(ASCP), Coagulation Application Specialist, Remote Services Center, Siemens Healthineers
Education and Experience: BS Medical Technology, University of Maryland Baltimore, worked as medical technologist in Maryland area Hospitals, and 16 years experience as 2nd Level customer support for Siemens Healthineers
Dana Ohnmeiss, MT (ASCP), CTT+ Coagulation Applications Specialist, Headquarters Support Center, Siemens Healthineers
Education and Experience: BS Medical Technology, BA Biological Sciences, 10 years of experience Siemens Healthineers Coagulation Technical Solutions Center, Clinical Customer Education and 3rd Level Applications Support.
Sandy Gardner, BS, MT(ASCP), Coagulation Marketing Manager, Siemens Healthineers
Education and Experience: BS Medical Technology, Mississippi State University, worked as Medical Technologist Jackson Madison Hospital, Jackson, TN; 32 years’ experience with Siemens Healthineers in sales, field technical application support, coagulation technical consultant, coagulation marketing roles.
