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Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, October 16, 2014
Crown Center Sheraton Hotel
Kansas City, MO 64108
Registration Form
Registration form: PDF
Agenda PDF
This year the program will continue to build on the fundamentals of a quality management system required for laboratory accreditation. The content of this program will include:
- Management Reviews
- Ongoing Competency Across the Disciplines
- Traceability
- Data Analysis: Trend Tracking
In addition, the Accreditation Committee and the Quality Committee will provide additional information about the accreditation process, such as:
- FAQ Document
- Recent Changes in Requirements
- Hot Topics and Q&A
This symposium is recommended for all Laboratory Directors, Supervisors, Quality Managers and laboratory persons interested in the efficient implementation of a Quality Management System.
There will be no registration fee. Course materials, a continental breakfast and a box lunch will be provided by the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the AAVLD Accreditation Committee.
Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is September 19, 2014.
Spaces will fill quickly so be sure to register early.
AGENDA
Purpose: To provide an educational opportunity for AAVLD diagnostic laboratories to enhance their skills in the implementation and management of a Quality Management System for the goal of laboratory accreditation, including both the Laboratory Management Requirements and Technical Requirements.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Chicago AB
(Morning session presented by the AC and QA Committees)
7:30 – 8:00AM.......................................................................... Continental Breakfast (Chicago AB)
8:00 – 8:10AM....................................... Welcome, Review of AM Agenda, Sponsors (Joey Kellum)
8:10 – 8:15 AM........................................................... Introduction of AC Committee (Joey Kellum)
8:15 – 8:45 AM............................................................... FAQ Document and Process Update (Laura Torchin)
8:45 – 9:15 AM..................................................................... Management Reviews (Kristy Farmer)
9:15 – 9:30 AM............................... Recent Changes to Accreditation Requirements (Dave Korcal)
9:30 – 10:00 AM...................................................................................... Traceability (Joey Kellum)
10:00 – 10:15 AM..................................................................................................................... Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM............................................... Ongoing Training and Competency (Dave Korcal)
11:00 – 11:45PM........................................................... Data Analysis: Trend Tracking (Pat Lukens)
11:45 – 12:00.................................................... Hot Topics/Questions and Answers (AC Members)
12:00 – 1:00PM......................................................................................... Box Lunch (New York AB)
(Afternoon session presented by Lab Tech Committee)
1:00 PM......................................................... Welcome Back, Review of PM Agenda (Joey Kellum)
1:00 – 1:15 PM.................................................................. Overview of Validation (Beate Crossley)
1:15 – 1:45 PM..................................................................................... Full Validation (Amy Glaser)
1:45 – 2:15 PM.................................................... Methods Comparison Example (Monica Reising)
2:15 – 2:30 PM.......................................................................... Verification Example (Kathy Kurth)
2:30 – 3:00 PM..................................... Q-Pulse Wizard for New Test Development (Kristin Zuzek)
3:00 – 3:15 PM......................................................................................................................... Break
3:15 – 5:00 PM........................................................................... Practical Application (Amy Glaser)
5:00 PM....................................................................................... Close, Adjournment (Joey Kellum)
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