September 29, 2011

Urinalysis Compliance Tools

Webinar

Speaker: Susan Selgren, Ph.D

 

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Summary:  Diagnostic testing compliance is important to understand and to plan for in any Point of Care testing program.  Urinalysis testing can present special challenges, which will be addressed.  Resources to assist with accreditation surveys and other audits will be provided.

 

Objectives:  After viewing this webinar you will be able to:

  • Understand Diagnostic Testing Compliance Basics

  • Be able to review and improve upon a laboratory plan for compliance including competency, documentation, and proficiency testing

  • Understand elements of compliance specific to urinalysis testing

  • Gain the ability to find resources to help with compliance

Vendor Sponsors:  Accumetrics; Alere; Medical Automation Systems; Nova; Siemens

 

Bio:  Susan Selgren is a Senior Marketing Manager with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in Norwood, MA.  She has a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame.  Sue is currently responsible for worldwide marketing of Siemens urinalysis and diabetes products, both for Point of Care and Central Lab use.  She works with core teams to understand customer needs as new products are developed.  She enjoys traveling with her husband, and recent trips have included India, Hong Kong, Europe, and Australia.