& Present…. Spring Break 2018!
A day of networking, learning, and fun!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Regional Learning Alliance
850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Agenda | Registration | Directions
7:30am
Registration/ Breakfast/ Vendor Exhibits
8:15am
Welcome Remarks
8:30am
Opening Session:
Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
Karen Giger, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor, Mayo Clinic
Sponsored by: Mayo Medical Laboratories9:30am
Break/Vendor Exhibits
Our vendor-partners’ sponsorship is vital to the success of this annual conference. Please take the time to visit and network with these valued colleagues.
PRIZE DRAWINGS! Visit each booth; have a rep initial your Vendor Map included in your packet; return your completed sheet to the registration table. Prize drawings will be held at 3:15pm.10:30am
Breakout Sessions, Choose:
I.
Which Test Method is Your Best Soul Mate
for Performing ANA Screenings
Maria Crisostomo, BS, MBASenior Product Marketing Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sponsored by: Bio-Rad
II.
Letting Go of the Rule of 3…
And How to Not Let the MCHC Rule Your Life!
Jill Christ, MT(ASCP)
Senior Field Product Specialist, Sysmex America
Sponsored by: Sysmex11:30am
Lunch/Vendor Exhibits
Our vendor-partners’ sponsorship is vital to the success of this annual conference. Please take the time to visit and network with these valued colleagues.
PRIZE DRAWINGS! Visit each booth; have a rep initial your Vendor Map included in your packet; return your completed sheet to the registration table. Prize drawings will be held at 3:15pm.12:30pm
Afternoon Session:
Pre-analytical Variables:Don’t Forget Urine and Patient Experience
Leonard Dunikoski, PhD, DABCC, Senior Medical Specialist/Trainer, BD
Sponsored by: BD1:45pm
Break/Vendor Exhibits
Our vendor-partners’ sponsorship is vital to the success of this annual conference. Please take the time to visit and network with these valued colleagues.
PRIZE DRAWINGS! Visit each booth; have a rep initial your Vendor Map included in your packet; return your completed sheet to the registration table. Prize drawings will be held at 3:15pm.2:00pm
Breakout Sessions, Choose:
I.
Molecular Diagnostics: Exploring Clinical Value within an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Justin Clark, PharmD, Clinical Solutions Executive, Cepheid
Sponsored by: Cepheid
II.
Six Sigma Principles Applied to Performance Improvement
in the Blood Bank
Melissa Laufer, BS, BB, SBB(ASCP), Technical Specialist, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sponsored by: Bio-Rad3:00pm
Break
3:15pm
Final Session:
Manager’s Roundtable Discussion
Back by popular demand!
A panel of your colleagues leads an interactive discussion on the hot topics of the day
What issues are on your mind?
Email your topics/questions prior to the event to john.kleinhample@stclair.org
and we’ll try to include them in the discussion.Audience participation is encouraged!
4:15pm
Adjourn
Registration due by May 18, 2018
$40.00
CLMA or KEYPOCC members
$75.00 75.00 Non-CLMA/KEYPOCC members
Feel free to share this announcement with colleagues in your organization including POC Coordinators, nursing personnel, medical technologists, supervisors, and physician office personnel. Many organizations cover the cost for staff to attend this event, so consider submitting a request to your facility!
Download and complete the meeting brochure (Word | PDF) then complete the registration form & fax, e-mail, or mail to:
Christine McClure
2247 Todd Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001
P: 412.209.7391 F: 412.209.7095
E-mail: cmcclure@itxm.orgPayment may be made by credit card at the event – but please register before May 18 so we can plan lunch and breaks!
If you plan on paying at the door, please also register by call, fax, or email.
Address
Regional Learning Alliance
850 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
www.theRLA.org | 724.741.1000
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