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Watch the recordingPresented byLindsey Booty, RN, BS, CNOR, is the Supervisor of Performance ImprovementChristopher Thomas, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSUHSC and Chief Quality OfficerLeaAnn Teague, MBA, MT(ASCP), SBB, PMP, is Sr. Director of Performance Improvementfrom Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterIn many hospitals, the process of recording, prioritizing, and addressing safety concerns raised by employees during patient safety rounds is often manual, fragmented, and lacks standardization. To overcome these challenges, Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center implemented KaiNexus to streamline the documentation, tracking, and resolution of safety concerns raised during patient safety rounds, while ensuring that risks are prioritized and addressed in alignment with the SAFER Matrix.In this webinar, you'll learn how Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center leveraged KaiNexus to reinforce a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. By providing a transparent and efficient system for raising and addressing concerns, team members are empowered to speak up, knowing their input will be heard and acted upon.
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The availability of targeted therapies has changed the landscape of cancer treatment in the last few years. And two types of cancer particularly affected by these advances are melanoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma or NSCLC. What role does the laboratory play in the diagnosis and treatment of these cancers? How can pathologists and lab professionals work with oncologists to optimize biomarker testing and improve patient outcomes? On this episode of Inside the Lab, your hosts, Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), and Dr. Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, are joined by Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD, Director of the Lung Pathology Service at the Cleveland Clinic, Ms. Lynnette Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP), Operations Manager for Laboratory and Genetic Services for Health Partners, and Mr. Jim Ondick, ASCP Patient Champion and IT Associate at The University of Kansas Health System, to discuss advancements in biomarker testing to improve NSCLC and melanoma cancer care. Listen in for insight on ensuring equitable patient access to biomarker testing and learn how to register for ASCP's Immuno-Oncology Microlearning Courses for pathologists and laboratory professionals. Topics Covered How targeted therapies and immunotherapies have improved treatment for melanoma and lung cancer in the past few years Mr. Ondick's success story of being treated with immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma and why he had little interaction with laboratory professionals during his diagnosis and treatmentHow pathologists can work with oncologists and surgeons to improve care for patients with cancer The obstacles to providing laboratory services or support for biomarker testing Dr. Mukhopadhyay and Ms. Pineault's advice on designing workflows to optimize biomarker testing and ensuring equitable access for patients Mr. Ondick's take on what cancer patients should know about the laboratory team Connect with ASCP ASCP ASCP on Facebook ASCP on Instagram ASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. Mukhopadhyay Dr. Mukhopadhyay at Cleveland Clinic Dr. Mukhopadhyay on LinkedIn Connect with Ms. Pineault Ms. Pineault on ResearchGate Ms. Pineault on LinkedIn Connect with Mr. Ondick Mr. Ondick on LinkedIn Mr. Ondick's Story on ASCP Patient Champions Connect with Ms. Swails & Dr. Brown Ms. Swails on Twitter Dr. Brown on Twitter Resources ASCP Patient ChampionsASCP Immuno-Oncology Microlearning Courses Inside the Lab in the ASCP Store Sponsor Bristol Myers Squibb
Recent developments in disease modifying therapies have been proven to slow the progression of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. And yet, we can only confirm a diagnosis of AD after a patient's death. But what if we could use biomarkers to identify preclinical stage Alzheimer's and step in long before a patient exhibits dementia? On this episode of Inside the Lab, your host, Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP) introduces us to Dr. Shih-Hsiu Jerry Wang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Duke University School of Medicine, and shares his talk on emerging biomarkers for the assessment of Alzheimer's disease from the ASCP 2023 Annual Meeting. Dr. Wang explains how we measure AD right now and why there's discordance between the clinical presentation and pathology of Alzheimer's. Dr. Wang walks us through the core biomarkers for identifying AD per the AT(N) framework, describing the pros and cons of current detection methodologies and offering recommendations around when to use blood biomarkers versus PET imaging or CSF. Listen in for insight into the ongoing search for better AD biomarkers and learn what we are doing to diagnose Alzheimer's in its early stages and intervene accordingly. Topics Covered · The clinical definition of Alzheimer's disease and how it impacts cognitive function· How we measure Alzheimer's in pathology by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles· Why there's discordance between the clinical presentation and pathology of AD· The core biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer's disease per the AT(N) framework· Identifying the stages of AD based on amyloid plaque, pathologic tau and neurodegeneration· Examples of PET imaging for the different stages of AD and how imaging biomarkers predict cognitive decline· The limitations of fluid biomarkers vs. imaging biomarkers to detect Alzheimer's disease· Some of the emerging ultrasensitive biomarker detection methods in development for AD· Using cerebral spinal fluids (CSF) vs. plasma biomarkers to identify Alzheimer's disease· A comparison of the mass spectrometry vs. SIMOA methods of analyzing p-tau biomarkers· Why Dr. Wang suggests blood biomarkers for AD screening (with confirmation by PET or CSF)· Why SNAP-25, NfL and GFAP are not considered core biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease· The ongoing search for better biomarkers and ultrasensitive detection methods for AD Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. WangDr. Wang at Duke University Connect with Ms. SwailsMs. Swails on TwitterResourcesDr. Wang's Slides from the ASCP Annual Meeting 2023‘NIA-AA Research Framework: Toward a Biological Definition of Alzheimer's Disease' in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's AssociationInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
Would you benefit from having a mentor to help you grow as a pathologist or laboratory professional? How might you benefit from becoming a mentor yourself? We get further, faster, with support, and having the right mentor accelerates your personal and professional development. But how do you find a good mentor? And what can you do to make the mentor-mentee relationship successful? On this episode of Inside the Lab, your hosts, Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), and Dr. Lotte Mulder, PhD, are joined by Dr. Nathan Johnson, PhD, FACHE, MASCP, DLM(ASCP), Chair of Laboratory Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas,Ms. Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, System Technical Director of Chemistry for CompuNet Clinical Laboratories and President of Trendy Elite Coaching, and Dr. Russell Broaddus, MD, PhD, Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, to discuss mentorship in the laboratory. Our panelists explore the characteristics of a good mentor, explaining why mentorship is important at ALL levels of your career and where to look for mentorship as a pathologist or laboratory professional. Listen in for examples of how Dr. Johnson, Ms. Wilson, and Dr. Broaddus have benefitted from serving as mentors and learn how to maximize the benefits of a mentor-mentee relationship in the medical lab. Topics Covered· What inspired Dr. Johnson, Ms. Wilson, and Dr. Broaddus to become mentors· Why our panelists look to mentor in the areas of leadership and career development· How experienced laboratory professionals can learn from their younger colleagues· The characteristics of a good mentor· What makes the mentor-mentee relationship work· What questions you should ask yourself before saying YES to mentoring someone· Insight on where to look for a mentor· Common mistakes people make in looking for a mentor· Why mentorship is important at ALL levels of your laboratory career· How our panelists have benefited from serving as mentors· What you can do to maximize your mentor-mentee relationships in the labConnect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. JohnsonDr. Johnson at the University of ArkansasDr. Johnson on LinkedInConnect with Ms. WilsonTrendy Elite CoachingMs. Wilson on TwitterMs. Wilson on LinkedInConnect with Dr. BroaddusDr. Broaddus at UNC School of MedicineDr. Broaddus on LinkedIn Connect with Ms. Swails & Dr. MulderMs. Swails on TwitterDr. Mulder on Twitter ResourcesInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
Do you cut corners when it comes to laboratory safety? Little things like carrying your cell phone, rolling up the sleeves of your lab coat, or skipping the hurricane drill don't seem like a big deal in the moment. But when you consider the potential risks to you, your colleagues, your family, and anyone else you might encounter, even small safety violations can have a big impact. On this episode of Inside the Lab, your hosts, Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), and Dr. Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, are joined by Mr. Sean Kaufman, MPH, CPH, IFBA-CP, CEO and Founding Partner of Safer Behaviors, Dr. Jason Nagy, PhD, MLS(ASCP), QLS, Laboratory Safety Support Coordinator for Sentara Healthcare, and Mr. Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, CQA(ASQ), Laboratory Safety Consultant and Laboratory Safety Officer at Sentara Healthcare, to discuss the most common safety issues facing today's medical labs. Our panelists explore the risks involved in having our cell phones in the medical laboratory and explain why so many leaders fail to hold their teams accountable for laboratory safety. Mr. Kaufman, Dr. Nagy, and Mr. Scungio describe why effective education is key in establishing a safety culture in the lab and how some of the things we do for the sake of safety increase our risk. Listen in for insight on effective emergency management planning and learn how to protect yourself and others from the greatest safety risks we face in the medical lab. Topics Covered · The top 10 safety issues facing today's medical laboratories· The surprising personal items that have been found in drawers during lab safety audits· Examples of specimen transport safety issues · The 3 Cs of transferring specimens—coordination, communication, and common courtesy· The risks involved in having cell phones in the medical laboratory· Why effective education is key in establishing a safety culture in the lab (and what that looks like)· Advice on preparing for emergencies that don't occur often· How laboratory leaders fail to hold their teams accountable for lab safety· How we cut corners around PPE compliance (lab coats, goggles and face shields)· The challenges around defining clean vs. dirty areas of the laboratory· Why most laboratories are lacking when it comes to chemical and waste management· How some of the things we do for the sake of safety increase our risk· How human risk factors (i.e.: interpersonal conflict, mental and emotional fitness, etc.) are the greatest safety risks we face in the medical laboratory Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Mr. Kaufman Safer BehaviorsMr. Kaufman on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. NagySentara HealthcareDr. Nagy on LinkedInConnect with Mr. ScungioDan the Lab Safety ManMr. Scungio on LinkedInConnect with Ms. Swails & Dr. BrownMs. Swails on TwitterDr. Brown on TwitterResourcesLablogatoryOSHAInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
Self-promotion can be essential to career advancement and growth in any industry. Although we all know that pitching yourself is necessary when applying for a job, prepping for a networking event or submitting yourself for an award -many of us tend not to do this. Sitting back, working hard and hoping someone notices you is far more comfortable. In this episode of the eLABorate Topics podcast, hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead had a great roundtable with helpful discussion tips to pitch yourself in any situation. Listen to this entire episode to get detailed information on elevating your career. Also, for more information, check out our previous episodes related to this topic: eLABorate Topics | Episode 43: "How to Increase Your Professional Visibility"- Donna Marquess, FACHE, MA, MT(ASCP), SBB, DLMcm (directimpactbroadcasting.com) eLABorate Topics | Episode 56: "How to be a Masterful Communicator to Influence at the Highest Level"- Qiana Cressman (directimpactbroadcasting.com) Be a Supporter! 1. Join our community! Be sure to follow @eLABorateTopics on LinkedIn. 2. Listen on directimpactbroadcsting.com, Lab Vine or your favorite podcast platform3. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! 4. Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals! Be a Guest!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com or Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media. Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!
ASCP's Resident In-Service Exam, better known as RISE, began in 1983, and it was designed as a study tool for board exams. But RISE has evolved over time in response to feedback from program directors and residents alike, adapting to remain relevant to practice and help students identify their individual strengths and weaknesses. So, what do you need to know about the Resident In-Service Exam and how it can ensure your success as an emerging pathologist or laboratory professional? On this episode of Inside the Lab, your hosts Dr. Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, and Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), are joined by Mr. Jay Wagner, MBA, MLS(ASCP), Director of Assessment, Measurement, Evaluation, Examinations and Outcomes at ASCP, and Dr. Jonathan Genzen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Utah, CMO at ARUP Laboratories and Chair of the RISE Committee, to discuss the evolution of ASCP's Resident In-Service Exam. Mr. Wagner and Dr. Genzen discuss who is responsible for writing questions for RISE, what that process looks like, and why the committee doesn't repeat questions from year-to-year. The panelists explain how RISE supports you in learning from the questions you miss and why there's such a significant correlation between RISE scores and ABPath pass rates. Listen in for insight on how to study for RISE and learn how the exam helps gauge residents' progress in becoming the next generation of pathologists and laboratory professionals!Topics Covered · How ASCP's Resident In-Service Exam has evolved since its inception · Who is responsible for writing the questions for RISE and what the process looks like· How the RISE Committee makes the exam relevant for international participants· The correlation between Resident In-Service Exam scores and ABPath pass rates· How RISE is scored and how it helps you learn from the questions you miss· When RISE is given and how you can take it all four years of your residency· How the online format gives program directors flexibility in the administration of RISE· RISE's purpose in gauging resident progress and identifying strengths and weaknesses· Using the Resident Question Bank to study for RISEConnect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Mr. WagnerMr. Wagner on LinkedInConnect with Dr. GenzenDr. Genzen at the University of UtahDr. Genzen on LinkedIn Connect with Ms. Swails & Dr. BrownMs. Swails on TwitterDr. Brown on TwitterResourcesASCP Resident In-Service ExamASCP Resident Question Bank [Promo Code POD50]Inside the Lab in the ASCP Store
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From education to healthcare to economic development and public policy, we rely on data to allocate resources and make decisions. In Caroline Criado Perez's groundbreaking book, Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, she contends that there's a gender data gap. And because the bulk of the world's data is based on male bodies and behaviors, we live in a world that caters to men and disadvantages women. How does this gender data gap impact women in pathology and laboratory medicine? And what can we do to make the profession more inclusive? On this episode of Inside the Lab, Host Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), is joined by Dr. Alison Krywanczyk, MD, FASCP, Deputy Medical Examiner at the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Letycia Catalina Nunez-Argote, PhD, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM, Assistant Professor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, and Dr. Catherine M. Stefaniuk, DO, MBA, FASCP, Assistant Medical Director of Clinical Pathology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, for an ASCP Leadership Institute Book Club discussion of Invisible Women.Dr. Krywanczyk, Dr. Nunez-Argote, and Dr. Stefaniuk discuss the unpaid work many women do and share their experiences with the changing roles of breadwinner and homemaker between the genders. They explore the negative perceptions of women in positions of authority and explain how the myth of meritocracy has impacted their careers in pathology and laboratory medicine. Listen in for insight on designing laboratory spaces for women and learn to leverage your knowledge as a medical professional to advocate for women in the healthcare system.Topics Covered· How the gender data gap in healthcare caters to men and actively disadvantages women· The unpaid work most women do and the changing roles of breadwinner and homemaker between the genders· Why so many women trade flexibility for advancement and how working part-time disadvantages women in terms of healthcare and retirement benefits· How the gender data gap impacts pathology and laboratory medicine and what we can do to make the laboratory more amenable to women· The negative perceptions of women in positions of authority and how that impacts the way we work· Situations where our knowledge as medical professionals can help us advocate for women whose symptoms are not understood or believed· How insights gained from Invisible Women will influence decision-making moving forward Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on TwitterConnect with Dr. KrywanczykDr. Krywanczyk on Twitter Connect with Dr.Nunez-ArgoteDr. Nunez-Argote on TwitterConnect with Dr. Stefaniuk Dr. Stefaniuk on LinkedInResources ASCP Leadership InstituteInvisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado PerezInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
In medicine, we're taught to recognize hoofbeats as horses rather than zebras. But what happens when a surgical pathology diagnosis really is a zebra? What is the best way to approach a challenging case? And how do you know when to ask for help? On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts, Ms. Kelly Swails, MT(ASCP), and Dr. Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, are joined by Dr. Cesar Moran, MD, Tenured Professor of Pathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, to share some of the most challenging surgical pathology cases he's faced. Dr. Moran describes three different types of difficult cases and discusses what to do when a tumor appears to be a new entity. Listen in for Dr. Moran's insight on fighting against the bias of your default diagnosis and get his advice on how to know when you don't know and ask your colleagues for help. Topics Covered · Dr. Moran's take on the 3 different types of challenging surgical pathology cases· How the expectations for surgical pathologists to provide a diagnosis have risen exponentially· The volume of tissue issue in thoracic pathology· Dr. Moran's approach to a challenging surgical pathology case· What to do when a tumor appears to be a new entity· Why pathologists are unlikely to be replaced by technology· How the diagnostic tools for surgical pathologists have evolved from electron microscopy to immunohistochemistry to molecular studies· Examples of the most challenging cases Dr. Moran has faced in his career· Why it's challenging to consider unusual possibilities when you come in with a default diagnosis· How to fight against the bias of default diagnosis· Why Dr. Moran considers benign diagnoses to be the most difficult ones· Dr. Moran's advice for practicing pathologists on when to ask colleagues for help Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. MoranDr. Moran at MD AndersonDr. Moran on LinkedIn Connect with Ms. Swails & Dr. Brown Ms. Swails on TwitterDr. Brown on Twitter Resources Become a Member of ASCP‘Xanthomatous Thymoma: A Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Study of 10 Cases' in the American Journal of Clinical PathologyInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
In this episode, we are joined by Tammy Germini, MBA, MT(ASCP), the Executive Director of Health Systems Operations for Quest Diagnostics, for an engaging discussion on the biggest difference between the average clinical lab five years ago versus today, how the nature of the clinical lab's value and its magnitude to healthcare changed, and a lot more. This episode is sponsored by Quest Diagnostics.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care or the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison (1903)In this interesting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead talks with RJ Holmes about how her professional journey in laboratory medicine led to a personal passion for health and wellness through the study and practice of functional medicine. RJ Holmes is a medical laboratory scientist who has shifted into the medical device industry and corporate medical device education. To enhance her personal health goals, RJ advanced her education in functional medicine and has used her practice within the functional medicine space to educate others on lab values as they relate to fitness and wellness. Tune in as RJ Holmes discusses how to utilize functional medicine to enhance your personal health and fitness goals and the importance of being a advocate for yourself in healthcare. Listeners can connect with RJ Holmes on LinkedIn or Instagram.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-holmes-ms-mls-ascp-cm-112620104 Instagram: @rjhol.mesCheck out these previous episodes for ideas and tips to explore new career options with your laboratory background: eLABorate Topics | Episode 76: Ways to Grow in Your Career as a Medical Lab Professional (directimpactbroadcasting.com) eLABorate Topics | Episode 54: "Stepping outside the box: Exploring Careers Opportunities for Laboratory Professionals “Off the Bench”- Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP) (directimpactbroadcasting.com) eLABorate Topics | Episode 31: "How to Seek Out Diverse Lab Career Opportunities"-Cedrick LaFleur (directimpactbroadcasting.com) Be sure to post a comment and share your thoughts in our LinkedIn eLABorate Topics Group. Podcast Call to ActionWe would love to feature YOU!!!Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode or anyone from this season: Video ReviewBe an eLABorate Supporter!1. Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform2. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode! 3. Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!4. Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn5. Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review Be a Guest on our show!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!
In the 100 years since its founding in 1922, the American Society for Clinical Pathology has guided the application and evolution of pathology and laboratory medicine. But how much do you know about the history of ASCP? On this episode of Inside the Lab recorded live at the ASCP Annual Meeting in Chicago, our hosts, Ms. Kelly Swails and Dr. Lotte Mulder, are joined by Team Total Kuality, Dr. Kamran Mirza, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Pathology at Loyola Medicine, and Dr. Theresa Tellier-Castellone, EdD, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM, Program Director for the School of Medical Technology at Our Lady of Fatima and Rhode Island Hospital; Team Buffy Coat, Dr. Kim Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Past President of ASCP, and Dr. Will Finn, MD, MASCP, Medical Director at Warde Medical Lab and Past President of ASCP; and Team Diplococcus, Ms. Christy Nickel, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CPHQ, ASCP CMLA Chair and Director of the Clinical Laboratory at Bryan Health, and Ms. Jeannie Guglielmo, MS, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Stony Brook University, for an enthusiastic game of ASCP Trivia. Our teams answer questions about the ethical issues that concerned ASCP in its early years and the goals of the organization that have remained consistent since its founding in 1922. They buzz in to share their knowledge of how we made history by electing Dr. Emma Sadler Moss as President in 1955. Listen in as the teams compete for bragging rights (and a glow-in-the-dark Erlenmeyer flask). Topics Covered · Dr. Emma Sadler Moss' roles at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and with ASCP in the 1950s· The ethical issues around the practice of pathology that concerned ASCP in its early years· Other professional organizations founded at ASCP meetings· Why ASCP changed its name to the American Society for Clinical Pathology in 2002· How ASCP's Center for Global Health is responding to disasters and expanding laboratory services all over the world· What goals ASCP established when the organization was founded in 1922 (and how those goals have remained consistent in the years since)· How ASCP made history by electing the first female president of a medical organization in 1955 Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Team Total KualityDr. Mirza on TwitterDr. Tellier-Castellone on TwitterConnect with Team Buffy CoatDr. Sanford on TwitterDr. Finn on Twitter Connect with Team DiplococcusMs. Nickel on LinkedInMs. Guglielmo on LinkedInConnect with Ms. Swails & Dr. MulderMs. Swails on TwitterDr. Mulder on Twitter Resources ASCP Annual MeetingInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
NHSN training is a key first step to becoming a competent infection preventionist. In this episode we talk to Marc Wright, clinical science liaison for the central region at PDI, on the history of the AJIC/NHSN Case Studies, the important role they play in IP competency development, and how to make them work for you. Hosted by: Marie Wilson, MSN, RN, CIC, interim host of the 5 Second Rule podcast About our Guests: Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC, Clinical Science Liaison, Central Region, PDI Marc-Oliver Wright, MT (ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC, is the clinical science liaison for the central region at PDI, Inc. He has an extensive work history in infection prevention including as an infection preventionist at the University of Wisconsin University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin and as the corporate director of infection control and quality improvement for NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois. His educational background includes a bachelors of sciences in clinical laboratory sciences, a master's of science in epidemiology and advanced training in public health informatics-all from the University of Illinois – Chicago. He is board certified in infection prevention, a Fellow of APIC and was the 2019 recipient of the President's Distinguished Service Award (in honor of Pat Lynch). Marc-Oliver previously served on the Board of Directors at APIC as well as an officer as Treasurer. He has over 60 publications in the American Journal of Infection Control, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, Emerging Infectious Diseases, among others and served as an editorial board member and section editor for the American Journal of Infection Control from 2009-2019.
In today's healthcare environment, laboratory leaders are required to provide the highest quality services to support improved patient outcomes. To succeed, they must implement scalable medical, analytical, and operational strategies, all while driving and balancing fiscal excellence and responsibility. In this episode, host Dr Pat Alagia, senior medical director for Women's and Reproductive Health at Quest Diagnostics welcomes Dr Patrick Mason and Tammy Germini to discuss: Laboratory state-of-the-art programs and processes designed to improve quality, efficiency, and significant cost improvement outcomes Requirements within the lab to help to achieve the successful convergence between medicine and operations, resulting in scalability of the highest performing tests The overall value of laboratory medicine in modern healthcare About our guests Patrick Mason, MD, PhD, is regional medical director of the Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute in Chantilly, VA. Dr Mason received his undergraduate, a PhD in Biochemistry, and Doctor of Medicine training at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his pediatric residency and endocrinology fellowship at Emory University. Dr Mason remained on the Emory faculty for several years until moving to Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children in 2001. While at Inova, he held a variety of positions, including staff pediatric endocrinologist and director of pediatric research. He held positions as assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia and was appointed as special volunteer faculty at Development Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Development, and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr Mason joined the Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute in March 2011 and served as the medical director of endocrinology until April 2015 when he became the medical director of the Chantilly laboratory. Tammy Germini, MBA, MT(ASCP), is the executive director of operations for health systems at Quest Diagnostics where she oversees the implementation of key strategies aimed to balance operational excellence and financial responsibility. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, she attended the Moses H. Cone School of Medical Technology and was certified by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology in July 1995. She received her Master's in Business Administration from the University of Scranton in August 2017. Tammy worked for Spectrum Laboratory Network for 15 years as a medical technologist, supervisor, and remote site manager. She then progressed in her career to Geisinger Medical Center where she led the laboratory for 11 years as the director of laboratory excellence and operations director for clinical pathology. Her tenure at Geisinger included oversight of the operations and financial performance for 6 nonprofit hospital laboratories, including the core laboratory for a large health system producing more than 10 million tests per year. Some of her key achievements include participation in the design and transition to a new 115,000 square foot state-of-the-art laboratory building in 2015, successful mergers/acquisitions of 5 hospital laboratories, and successful consolidation of operations into a core lab model. ------------------------------ Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics annually serves 1 in 3 adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. More information is available at www.QuestDiagnostics.com
Every year we commemorate World TB Day on March 24, the anniversary of the day Dr. Robert Koch first announced that he discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes TB. This World TB Day, we are sharing an insightful conversation between two TB laboratory leaders: Angie Schooley, B.S. MT(ASCP), Mycobacteriology/Mycology Unit Manager, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and Caitlin Miranda, M(ASCP), Microbiologist III, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. Links: Oregon State Public Health Laboratory Oregon Public Health Division Tuberculosis Program Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Tuberculosis Control Program Bovine TB testing of wild deer wraps up after disease found at Michigan cervid farms (February 8, 2022) What is Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB)? (CDC Fact Sheet) 12th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of Tuberculosis World TB Day APHL Tuberculosis webpage APHL Blog – Tuberculosis blog posts Lab Culture Ep. 8: Leaders for a TB free world
ASCP was the first medical professional organization to elect a woman as president when Dr. Emma Moss earned the title in 1955. And while women continue to make strides in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine, there is still much to be done. So, what can we do to promote gender equality in the laboratory workforce? How can we create more opportunities for women to ascend from the bench to positions of leadership? On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Lotte Mulder and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Nidia Messias, MD, Renal Pathologist and Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and Ms. Tiffany Channer, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM, Assistant Administrative Laboratory Director and Quality Manager at a local community hospital in Westchester County, New York, to discuss the contributions of women in pathology and laboratory medicine. Our panelists describe some of the myths surrounding women in pathology and laboratory medicine and explain how to improve work conditions for women in the lab. They share what inspired them to enter the field and how the landscape of laboratory medicine has changed for women and other minority groups since they entered the workforce. Listen in for advice for women entering the field today and learn about the role mentorship plays in helping women rise through the ranks in pathology and laboratory medicine. Topics Covered· Notable contributions women like Dr. Renee Habib, Dr. Sophie Spitz, and Dr. Vivian Pinn have made to the field of pathology and laboratory medicine· Why women need both mentorship and sponsorship to rise through the ranks of the laboratory· Myths surrounding women in pathology and laboratory medicine· How to improve working conditions for women in the laboratory and promote women's empowerment in field of pathology and lab medicine· Our panelists' hopes for the next 100 years in pathology and laboratory medicine · Advice to women entering the field of pathology and laboratory medicine today Connect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on TwitterConnect with Dr. SanfordDr. Sanford on TwitterDr. Sanford at VCUConnect with Dr. MessiasDr. Messias on TwitterDr. Messias at Washington University Connect with Ms. ChannerMs. Channer on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Mulder & Ms. SwailsDr. Mulder on Twitter Ms. Swails on Twitter Resources Dr. Emma Sadler MossInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
January is National Blood Donor Month. Suzanne Felton, MT(ASCP), laboratory manager, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss blood donation. They talk about the donation process, what happens to the blood after it is donated, common and uncommon blood types and much more. If you are interested in donating blood, visit bloodcenter.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx
Wellness is multidimensional. In addition to our physical health, wellness encompasses our mental, social, emotional and even financial wellbeing. It's no surprise that there's a connection between the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in an organization and the wellbeing of the laboratory professionals who work or train there. Programs that address the unique needs of every employee are integral in creating an equitable, inclusive workplace. On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Lotte Mulder and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Mrs. Dana Baker, MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare and medical education, Dr. Melissa Upton, MD, FASCP, Emeritus Professor of Pathology at the University of Washington and Chair of the ASCP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and Dr. Darryl Elzie, PsyD, MHA, MT(ASCP), CQA(ASQ), Laboratory Quality Coordinator at Sentara Healthcare and Founding Member of the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Executive DEI Council, to discuss the relationship between wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within an organization. Our panelists explain why wellness is an essential part of any program intended to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion and how lack of access to wellness services impacts marginalized communities. They explore how the definition of wellness varies by culture and community and share best practices for developing wellness programs that address these issues. Listen in for insight on leveraging data to sell DEI to the C-suite and learn what training programs and workplaces can do to encourage and support wellness and equity in the lab. Topics Covered · Why wellness is an essential part of any program intended to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion· How healthcare disparities and lack of access to wellness services impact marginalized communities· Best practices for developing wellness programs in our workplaces and communities· How to create safe spaces dedicated to addressing issues of personal wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion in laboratory medicine· How we might leverage data to sell diversity, equity, and inclusion to the C-suite· What professional societies like ASCP can do to help members build healthy working lives Connect with ASCP ASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Mrs. BakerMrs. Baker on Twitter Connect with Dr. UptonDr. Upton on TwitterConnect with Dr. ElzieDr. Elzie on LinkedInConnect with Dr. Mulder & Ms. SwailsDr. Mulder on TwitterMs. Swails on Twitter ResourcesASCP 2021 Annual MeetingASCP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Opportunities Inside the Lab in the ASCP Store
In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Prof Heather Loveday, Director of the Richard Wells Research Centre at the University of West London about an lecture recently given at the 2021 IPS Conference. The topic discussed centres on the role that fundamental care has in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and the impact of 'missed' care. Papers for futher reading on these topics are listed below. Journal of Clinical Nursing special issue on fundamental care: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652702/2018/27/11-12 Richards, DA, Hilli, A, Pentecost, C, Goodwin, VA, Frost, J. Fundamental nursing care: A systematic review of the evidence on the effect of nursing care interventions for nutrition, elimination, mobility and hygiene. J Clin Nurs. 2018; 27: 2179– 2188. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14150 Vollman KM. Interventional patient hygiene: discussion of the issues and a proposed model for implementation of the nursing care basics. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2013 Oct;29(5):250-5. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2013.04.004. Epub 2013 Jun 6. PMID: 23746440. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0964339713000414?via%3Dihub Interventional patient hygiene model: Infection control and nursing share responsibility for patient safety Maryanne McGuckin, Dr. ScEd, MT(ASCP), Arlene Shubin, Marianne Hujcs, RN, MSN DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2007.01.010 Recio-Saucedo A, Dall'Ora C, Maruotti A, Ball J, Briggs J, Meredith P, Redfern OC, Kovacs C, Prytherch D, Smith GB, Griffiths P. What impact does nursing care left undone have on patient outcomes? Review of the literature. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Jun;27(11-12):2248-2259. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14058. Epub 2017 Oct 16. PMID: 28859254; PMCID: PMC6001747. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocn.14058
In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Prof Heather Loveday, Director of the Richard Wells Research Centre at the University of West London about an lecture recently given at the 2021 IPS Conference. The topic discussed centres on the role that fundamental care has in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and the impact of 'missed' care. Papers for futher reading on these topics are listed below. Journal of Clinical Nursing special issue on fundamental care: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652702/2018/27/11-12 Richards, DA, Hilli, A, Pentecost, C, Goodwin, VA, Frost, J. Fundamental nursing care: A systematic review of the evidence on the effect of nursing care interventions for nutrition, elimination, mobility and hygiene. J Clin Nurs. 2018; 27: 2179– 2188. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14150 Vollman KM. Interventional patient hygiene: discussion of the issues and a proposed model for implementation of the nursing care basics. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2013 Oct;29(5):250-5. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2013.04.004. Epub 2013 Jun 6. PMID: 23746440. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0964339713000414?via%3Dihub Interventional patient hygiene model: Infection control and nursing share responsibility for patient safety Maryanne McGuckin, Dr. ScEd, MT(ASCP), Arlene Shubin, Marianne Hujcs, RN, MSN DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2007.01.010 Recio-Saucedo A, Dall'Ora C, Maruotti A, Ball J, Briggs J, Meredith P, Redfern OC, Kovacs C, Prytherch D, Smith GB, Griffiths P. What impact does nursing care left undone have on patient outcomes? Review of the literature. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Jun;27(11-12):2248-2259. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14058. Epub 2017 Oct 16. PMID: 28859254; PMCID: PMC6001747. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocn.14058
Special Guest Bio:Anne has over 25 years' experience in the laboratory management and healthcare consulting business. As former laboratory Manager at National Jewish Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and a Group IT Software and Automation Manager at Sysmex America, she is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of managing laboratory information. She is a principal at Talking Laboratories consulting which is dedicated to providing end-to-end support for laboratory informatic projects. Anne is fueled by her passion for laboratory informatics and software tools that enable the laboratory to achieve operational excellence. She has spanned the continuum of healthcare roles from laboratory management to software and clinical decision rule development to sales and marketing leadership for various IT product lines. Anne offers a unique blend of clinical and IT knowledge to enhance laboratory efficiency and performance. She can help you develop a strategy to drive better business decisions using healthcare and laboratory informatics. About this EpisodeIn this episode, Stephanie Whitehead talks with Anne L. Tate, MT (ASCP)SC, MBA, MHI – the cohost of “Talking Laboratories” podcast, about her career in the laboratory profession and about how she has used the power of podcasting to engage professionals in and outside of the clinical laboratory profession. Be sure to visit https://www.talkinglabs.net/ to discover a wide range of services and tools provided by Talking Laboratories for your lab IT and informatic projects. Follow the Dark Intelligence Precision Medicine briefing series moderated by Anne Tate and Talking Laboratories by subscribing to the weekly podcast at https://precision-medicine-institute.com/. Listeners can follow Anne Tate and Talking Laboratories social media accounts at @talkinglaboratories (Facebook), @TalkingLaborat1 (Twitter) and Talking Laboratories (LinkedIn). Contact Anne directly via email at Talkinglabs@talkinglabs.net Be an eLABorate Supporter! Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals! Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn Be a Guest on our show!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com. Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!
Are you managing your team to perform at its highest level of productivity?Is your team committed to the idea of being a part of a high functioning laboratory?Listen to the episode, with pen and paper, as Stephanie Whitehead, MBA, MPH, MT (ASCP) guides listeners through the necessary steps to motivate your team and drive results!Tune in as she walks the listeners through: The difference between employee satisfaction and employee engagement The reasons why team engagement is so vitality important to your laboratory's team success How to use consistent feedback as a systematic approach to set appropriate standards of performance and manage expectations The Leadership tools discussed in this episode are linked below.Recommended Reading: Crucial Conversations by: Kerry PattersonSample Rounding Form: Download Rounding Form HereBe sure to share this episode with a fellow Lab Scientist or CLS Student!Drop a comment or connect with us on LinkedIn - eLABorate Topics Group!Be a Supporter! Listen on Directimpactbroadcasting, Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! Please share with a friend, colleague, or family member!! Do you have a message to share? Be a Guest on the Podcast!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com or Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media.
Ann Smith, MPA, MT (ASCP), FACHE, now retired, was the Senior Vice President for Hospital Services at UC Health where she was responsible for leading the integration and strategy of the inpatient care across all three UC Health sites. Prior to UC Health, Ann served UK HealthCare in a variety of roles. Having more than four decades of experience in healthcare operations, she is dedicated to fostering an environment that builds camaraderie and teamwork across the continuum of care with respect and humanity between the patients and caregivers as a critical component. Ann earned an undergraduate degree in Medical Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kentucky. She currently holds positions on the Advisory Board for the UK College of Health Sciences CLM program as well as on the Board of the Active Women's Health Initiative. Ann was inducted into the UK College of Health Science Hall of Fame in April of 2017. Ann has been an avid runner for the last 20 years. One full marathon, nine years on the Bourbon Chase team and too many half marathons, 10 milers, 10ks and others to count, she continues to train and enjoy the activity and the experiences associated with the sport.
It is our duty as medical professionals to provide the safest blood possible for patients undergoing a transfusion. Hemovigilance is crucial in ensuring that the blood products we use are of the highest quality. So, how does the data collection and reporting process work? On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Dan Milner and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Chester Andrzejewski, MD, Medical Director of System Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Services at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Ms. Lynne O'Hearn, MT(ASCP), Transfusion Safety Officer at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Mr. Karl G. Stein, BB(ASCP)CM, Lead Medical Technologist for OneBlood, Inc., and Manager of the Infusion Center at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, to discuss hemovigilance and how it fits into the larger culture of safety in medicine. Our panelists describe the complexity of data collection and how they streamline the reporting process. They weigh in on why transfusion services at every hospital should participate in hemovigilance regardless of size, discussing the benefit of being able to compare your data with that of other facilities. Listen in for insight on how hemovigilance data has inspired changes in policy and learn where you can find resources around initiating data collection systems in your lab. Topics Covered · The concept of hemovigilance and how it fits into the larger culture of safety in medicine· Why data collection for hemovigilance is so complex and how standardizing forms and leveraging databases streamline the reporting process· The importance of developing relationships with nursing and IT to build reporting systems for transfusion medicine· How hemovigilance reporting is mandatory in Massachusetts and the benefit of being able to compare your facility's data with the rest of your state· The value of integrating medical data systems on a national scale· Resources on hemovigilance to initiate data collection systems in your lab Connect with ASCP ASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. AndrzejewskiDr. Andrzejewski at Baystate HealthConnect with Ms. O'HearnMs. O'Hearn on FacebookConnect with Mr. SteinOneBloodMr. Stein on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Milner & Ms. SwailsDr. Milner on TwitterMs. Swails on Twitter Resources American Association of Blood Banks Hemovigilance ResourcesAABB Quick Reference Guide for the NHSN Hemovigilance ModuleInside the Lab in the ASCP Store
Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Nancy L. Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC • Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) • Peter J. Carr PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN The use of vascular visualization technology is recommended to increase insertion success of the most appropriate vessel while reducing insertion-related complications, thereby promoting vessel health and preserving the patient's vasculature. In this episode of INS Infusion Room, leading experts Nancy Moureau, Dennis Ernst, and Peter Carr discuss the significance of vessel preservation, vascular visualization, and practice and educational goals that will improve patient outcomes. Resources: INS Virtual Infusion Education Promoting Vessel Health and Preservation Through Vein Visualization June 29 & 30, 2021 Register here: https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/2021JuneVirtual Moureau NL. The VHP model. In: Moureau NL, ed. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access[Open Access]. Springer, Cham; 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_1 Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access(available for Kindle through Amazon at no charge): https://amzn.to/37vTN8D
Lab professionals are hugely versatile and the skills we gain while obtaining a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science set a good foundation to learn new skills in other career fields. Tune in and listen to this quick conversation as co-host, Stephanie Whitehead talks with Grace Stankiewicz about tactics to find and transition into opportunities outside of the typical clinical laboratory setting. If you are thinking about transitioning into a new, career path – be sure to listen to this episode for tips on how to be successful! Be sure to share this episode with a fellow Lab Scientist! If you are interested in the ASCP Mentorship program, visit this website for more information: https://mentorship.ascp.org/home Special Guest Bio:After many years of working primarily as a Blood Banker in various clinical settings and position levels, Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP) was provided the opportunity to start on a new career pathway working for Korchek Technologies, LLC. As a third-party vendor, Korchek provides an array of solutions for health care facilities that are frequently too short handed to complete crucial IT projects within expected timelines. Grace's work has included validating transfusion medicine software, validating patient data that needs to be migrated from legacy to new systems, providing on site training, as well as go live support for clients as they implement new software. Her strong clinical background, as well as her ability to understand and perform essential build updates in Blood Bank software made the transition to a non-clinical position work so well. “I continue to learn and grow as a Medical Technologist with every new project I am assigned. The role that Information Technology plays in healthcare is ever-expanding, and I am grateful to be a part of it.” Listeners can reach out to Grace at: grace@korchek.com.Be a Supporter!Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platformDon't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals!Be a Guest!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com or Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media.
In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast, Lona Gordon Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) discussed the topic of Patient Safety and clarified the difference between lab safety and Patient Safety.She discussed the Comprehensive Unit Safety Program (CUSP) introduced in the lab, the Science of Safety and steps you could use to introduce Patient Safety in the lab.The steps discussed Create a Patient Safety culture Have a format to report patient safety events Investigate the root cause of patient safety event Learn From patient safety events Make changes to remove risk Ensure the changes are sustained Listen to the full episode for details in trying to create a patient safety culture in your lab team.You tube video on Patient Safetyhttps://www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/04a-science-safety/index.htmlTo reach Lona Small and learn more about this and other similar topics email her at lonasmall@lonasmall.comOn LinkedIn Lona Gordon SmallListen to this episode and other episode on directimpactbroadcasting.com and your favorite podcast platform.Reach out to us at eLABoratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com to suggest topics you would like us to discuss or if you would like to be a guest on this podcast.
LabOPEX Live What can we learn from a senior nonprofit executive who began her career in the lab? If you are looking for a role model with background in the medical lab profession and who ‘s making waves in different industries look no more! In this LabOPEX live Lona Gordon Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT(ASCP) is so excited to be talking to no other than Qiana L. Cressman! Qiana leveraged her many talents to lead in the medical lab industry, media industry, social entrepreneurship, as executive, leadership coach , board member, diversity and equity advocate and trainer, and more.
Sit down for an inspiring conversation with Elissa Passiment, EdM, MT(ASCP), about the general history of the medical laboratory science profession, the role of ASCLS in making positive change, and why medical laboratory professionals are so important to quality patient care.
COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on our personal and work lives over the past year. Now that there are vaccines available, there are many questions and concerns that we are all faced with. In this presentation from the LPM Spring Fling virtual event in March, 2021, experts with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provided the most current vaccine information available as well as addressed some of the more common questions and concerns regarding the pandemic response.This podcast features Adrienne Eastlake, MS, REHS/RS, MT (ASCP), lieutenant commander with the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and Deborah Hornback, MS, health communications specialist in the Division of Science Integration at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Lona Gordon Small, MBA, MT (ASCP) sat down to talk with Meredith Hurston, MHA, MT (ASCP) about her experience in a corporate mentorship program, and the take-aways that could help medical labs and medical lab professionals adopt mentorship.Meredith is a native of Flint, Michigan, currently residing in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a medical laboratory scientist by trade who also nurtures her entrepreneurial spirit. She is a graduate of The University of Michigan-Flint and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After completing a graduate degree in healthcare administration, Meredith now works at one of the nation's top-rated hospitals as a QA Specialist focusing on quality and patient safety. In addition to working in the lab by day, Meredith also owns Maurita's Essentials, where “Our dream is to transform your dry skin to help you achieve a gorgeous and glowingcomplexion through our small-batch handcrafted skin care products”.Meredith spoke about how she started her lab journey as a Phlebotomist. Meredith discussed that her curiosity, guidance from other medical lab professionals, and her willingness to make changes, led her into the field of medical lab Science.She spoke about curiosity and research as her strengths, and how those qualities helped her in her current role as a Quality Specialist in Quality and Patient Safety. Meredith discussed some take-aways as a mentee in a formal mentorship program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.As Meredith discussed her mentorship experience, some important points that were brought to light included:· A mentor should first have the willingness to help the mentee to grow.· There should be regular time allotted for mentor mentee interactions.· A mentor should be willing to connect the mentee to available opportunities aligned to the mentee's aspirations.· A mentee should first want to be mentored.· A mentee should be encouraged to reach out to mentor when there is need, and guide the interaction.· Have written guidelines to follow in for a formal mentorship program.Meredith discussed the need for mentorship for medical lab professionals, and the importance of exposing medical lab professionals to different career options in the field. She gave a few suggestions on how a lab could establish a mentorship program.Listen to the podcast for the detailed discussion and all the valuable information Meredith shared.You can connect with Meredith on twitter at @meredithhurston and email her at meredith@msquaredhealth.comBe a Supporter!Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platformDon't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode!Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals!Be a Guest!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com, Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media, or complete the Guest Interest Form.
Special Guest Bio:Donna Marquess, FACHE, MA, MT(ASCP), SBB, DLMcm is a seasoned healthcare executive with strong roots in laboratory medicine. With a BS degree in Medical Technology, and specialty certifications in Blood Banking and Lab Management, Donna oversees hospital testing laboratories at a large hospital system. Her interest in mentoring future lab professionals led to many years teaching at the university level and earning a Master's degree in Instructional Systems Development, furthering her knowledge in adult learning, which is key to developing strong leadership skills. A firm belief in lifelong learning and a second passion for politics and law led to Donna enrolling in law school where she will begin my third and final year in 2021. Donna's love for team building and career growth within the laboratory field drives her desire to raise the visibility for the medical laboratory sciences profession. Her recent promotion to Vice President of Lab and Imaging Services allows her to shine a spotlight on this amazing profession and pave a path for others.Donna would love to hear from any listeners with questions or comments! She can be reached via email at dmarques@lifebridgehealth.org.Key takeaways from this show:Have you ever felt like there are a few people in your organization that everyone knows?Are your actively working to increase your professional visibility?Laboratorians are sometimes referenced as the “behind the scenes heroes” but, in this episode, the eLABorate Topics podcast will be exploring why it is important to focus on raising your visibility and, the benefits of being aware of how visible you are professionally. Tune into this interesting episode, as Stephanie Whitehead discusses tips on increasing your professional visibility with Donna Marquess.If you are a laboratory professional seeking guidance on what steps to take to get more involved and become more visible – this podcast is for you!Be a Supporter!Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platformDon't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode!Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals!Be a Guest!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com or Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media.
How can contributing your unique competence increase the perceived value of the Medical Lab Profession?In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast, Lona Gordon Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) discuss the topic of perceived value of the Medical lab profession and the change that is possible. Even if your service has high potential value and your customers do not understand how you can help, then perceived value of your service by your customer could be low. Value is of course what your customer is willing to pay for.Lona discussed the positive benefit of utilizing the LabOPEX 4C model she use in her training within her LabOPEX Growth Academy community. Medical lab professionals (MLP) with aspirations to contribute and make an impact in their careers and in healthcare at the highest levels use the LabOPEX 4C model.The positive side effects for the LabOPEX 4C model is that the Medical lab profession on a whole will benefit through increased perceived value. This increased perceived value is important to how the Medical lab profession is seen by the public, our customers, and the salaries and caliber of new professionals we therefore attract.LabOPEX 4C Model1. Core2. Commit3. Contribution and Impact4. Continuous ImprovementTo reach Lona Small and learn more about this and other similar topics email her at lonasmall@lonasmall.comOn LinkedIn Lona Gordon SmallListen to this episode and other episode on directimpactbroadcasting.com and your favorite podcast platform. Reach out to us at eLABoratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com to suggest topics you would like us to discuss or if you would like to be a guest on this podcast.
Lona Small, MT (ASCP), MBA, PMP, CPBPM sat down to talk with Dr. Nadia Ayala-Lopez, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM to discuss career development opportunities for Clinical laboratory professionals.Nadia Ayala-Lopez, PhD, MLS (ASCP) CM is a clinical chemistry fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earned a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Michigan State University and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in Laboratory Medicine at Yale University. Dr. Ayala-Lopez has been a leader of professional development initiatives and training programs over the last six years for graduate students, researchers, and professionals at Michigan State University and Yale University.Dr. Ayala- Lopez discussed her journey from being a Medical Lab Scientist and the guidance she had along the way to where she is now as a Chemistry fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of medicine and her next move in becoming a CMS technical lab director.Dr. Ayala- Lopez talked about the options available for career growth in the Clinical lab profession. She discussed outreach opportunities, the importance of mentorship, and an outline to a path that Clinical lab professionals can use when looking to develop themselves.This episode is filled with a wealth of guidance for any Clinical lab professional who is seeking to grow in their career.Please see information on Letters to a Pre-scientist program https://www.prescientist.org/about-us/. There are two ways that one can contribute; sign up when the time comes to be pen pals to an elementary school child, and/or they can donate to keep the program running.Remember to send us an email at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com to learn more about this topic and others or to be a guest on the show.Please tune in next week to hear from another amazing episode with eLABorate Topics!You can reach Lona directly at lonasmall@lonasmall.com if you have questions regarding this subject or you want to contact her coaching Clinical lab professional reaching your highest potentials. You can also catch her on LinkedIn under Lona Gordon Small.
Do you feel overwhelmed as a leader and find yourself so deep in the weeds of the daily operations that you don't have time to lift your head up to see the trees in the forest? All the plans you had when you took this job on of making an impact, building your team, building a positive work culture or even advocating for your lab at a higher level now seem like a pipe dream?In this episode, “The Positive Effects of Challenging Your Team” Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) demonstrates how you could still accomplish that dream.By first challenging your team, Lona discusses the progression that will lead you as a leader to accomplish your goals. She discusses the growth progression of challenging your team.1. Challenging your team. Let your team know you believe in them and their potential to do great things.2. Challenging your team allows your team to stretch themselves and attempt new projects thereby building Capability.3. With the demonstration of increased capability, your team is able to do more, which builds Confidence. This confidence allows your team to do more thereby building more capability4. With capability and confidence, your team can then Contribute both inside and outside the lab by helping to develop more expertise in the lab and shining the light of your lab. This is a compounding effect of multiplying more capabilities, capacity, expertise and support by your team. Thus, your team is able to support you in building the capabilities of other members on your team and free you up to focus on the impactful goals you always wanted to accomplish!Listen to this episode for the details!You can reach Lona directly at lonasmall@lonasmall.com if you have questions regarding this subject or you want to contact her regarding leadership coaching. You can also catch her on LinkedIn under Lona Gordon Small. Remember to send us an email at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com to learn more about this topic and others or to be a guest on the show.Please tune in next week to hear from another amazing episode with eLABorate Topics!
Lona Small MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT(ASCP) sat down and spoke with Heidi Hanes, BS, MT (ASCP) and Peggy Coulter, MDE, BS, MT(HEW) both Senior International QA/QC Coordinator and Technical Specialist at Patient Safety Monitoring in International Laboratory (pSMILE).Heidi and Peggy discussed their journey from building up a wealth of experience as Clinical Lab Scientists in hospital labs to now supporting laboratories in developing countries through pSMILE.Heidi and Peggy work involve ensuring a high quality standard of pSMILE labs and ensure the integrity and reliability of tests to monitor safety and efficacy of experimental products investigated as the labs monitor analytes of patients involved in Clinical trials to ensure patient safety.pSMILE evaluates and develops capability of laboratories in developing countries through the National Institute of Health (NIH) - Division of AIDS (DAIDS) - supported prevention, vaccine and therapeutic clinical studies.Peggy discussed some of her experience travelling to many countries to perform audits and set up laboratories to meet standards. Peggy and Heidi both discussed ways other Clinical lab Scientists can be prepared to take on similar opportunities to expand growth when these opportunities arise. Peggy and Heidi also discussed the role of mentors on their journey and how the audience could learn more about pSMILE.Listen to hear full episode!You can get more information about pSMILE and support them by visiting website at psmile.org https://psmile.org/team.cfmFor more information, you can reach Lona Small directly at lonasmall@lonasmall.com and reach us at eLABorate Topics at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.Please subscribe to eLABorate Topics at directimpactbroadcasting.com and your favorite podcast platform.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the show.
In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) introduces the BIMS model to help you with Self- Care and be a High Performer at work. This way you can excel with projects, stand out, and position yourself for promotions and other recognitions.Lona discusses in detail how the below result in a High PerformanceBody Physical Health Image and Aesthetics Posture 2. Intelligence Intellect Emotional Intelligence 3. Mind How you think about yourself How you think about others How you protect your mind How to build your mind 4. Spirit What energy are you projecting to others Are you affecting your environment in a positive way? For more information, you can reach Lona Small directly at lonasmall@lonasmall.com and reach us at eLABorate Topics at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.Please subscribe to eLABorate Topics at directimpactbroadcasting.com and your favorite podcast platform.
This episode of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast, “Laboratorians stepping up and Stepping Out!” Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) discusses the importance of the Laboratory collaborating with other healthcare groups to solve healthcare issues affecting labs and healthcare as a whole.Lona shared that she learnt that,“When we contribute to positive outcomes, in a collaborative environment, we gain influence, demonstrate our value and make an impact!”From Lona's experiences in collaborating to implement hospital-wide and organizational wide improvements, Lona shared the 8 Must Do's in order to have effective collaboration and demonstrate your value and impact. Grasp The Opportunity Involve relevant Stakeholders Agree on A Common Goal Select champions Communicate Changes Sustain Changes Demonstrate the value of Improvements or Changes Report Improvements and Changes A next level impact would be Laboratorians collaborating among ourselves. This creates strong coalition and a stronger voice for advocacy and shining the light on the lab as we take our place as an important part of the whole.Connect with Lona on LinkedIn, follow #YouAreAnImportantPartOfTheWhole start and continue the conversation how we can be “Stronger Together”.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonasmalllabopex/Grab free guide for “5 Baby Steps Out of the Basement” to help you with starting out your journey in collaborating with other healthcare groups. https://www.lonasmall.com/pl/133013
May 21 - Featuring NAHRI Professional Advocacy Committee and Advisory Board Members: Terri Rinker, MT (ASCP), MHA, CHRI, Revenue Cycle Director, Community Hospital Anderson John D. Settlemyer, MBA, MHA, CPC, CHRI, Associate VP Revenue Cycle, Atrium Health Jugna Shah, MPH, CHRI, President, Nimitt Consulting Inc. Denise Williams, COC, CHRI, Senior VP, Revenue Integrity Services, REVANT Solutions Agenda: Members of the NAHRI Professional Advocacy Committee and NAHRI Advisory Board discuss the top points related to COVID-19 rules and the 2021 IPPS proposed rule and offer guidance on submitting comments to CMS. Several rules are open for comment right now and there is no better time than the present to get tips for commenting.
This inaugural episode of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast is a roundtable talk with all three cohosts Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Stephanie Whitehead, MBA, MPH, MLS (ASCP) and Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP).The roundtable discussion is an opportunity for the laboratorians and the audience to get to know the cohosts, their journey in the field of Medical Laboratory Science, their challenges, what they overcame and learned along the way. They also discussed their target audience, why this podcast is necessary, and future topics.The cohosts have over 60 years' experience between them in all areas of the laboratory, from reference labs, hospital, outreach, private facilities and academia.Tywauna is a System Technical Director of a regional laboratory system in the Dayton, OH area overseeing Chemistry and Toxicology including its implementation, standardization, regulatory and compliance in those areas. In her first leadership role, Tywauna felt as though she was “thrown in the fire”. Through this experience, she is became a John Maxwell certified Coach and has committed to mentoring new leaders so they are prepared to confidently and competently assume advanced supervisory roles and develop the next generation of leaders. Stephanie is the Executive Director of Pathology Services of one of the largest public health systems in State of Texas. Years ago, Stephanie was not happy with her boss and pledged that if she was ever in that role she would do a better job. Initially Stephanie's experience was like “drinking from a fire hose” and she “muddled through it” and learned some great lessons and now has been in a leadership role for over 14 years.Lona Small is a Quality Assurance Specialist in a large academic health system in Maryland. She rose up in leadership early in her career and encountered challenges with her boss that made her realize that laboratorians were being promoted based on “their technical expertise and not leadership skills”. Lona's unpleasant encounter with her physician relative made her decide that laboratorians need to be visible and demonstrate their value. Lona now coaches and mentors laboratory leaders.The purpose of this podcast:· Exposure to laboratories and laboratorians· Share information with colleagues outside of the lab· MentorshipThe podcast is for anybody working the frontline, for phlebotomists, medical lab scientists, specialists, faculty, pathologists, lab managers and executives. The podcast is weekly, with short results- driven topics that are relevant to current trends and needs. We will have guests with a wide range of experiences and interests. Future Topics (not limited to):· Adjusting workflow during COVID-19 pandemic· Taking care of teams and ourselves during the pandemic· Effective communication· Networking and involvement in Professional organizations. · Leadership· Career growth opportunities in different industries· Advocacy· Quality and Patient safety· Efficiency· Collaboration· Team Dynamics Stay tuned next week to for more eLABorate Topics!
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block. Authors: Joshua Greenlee, MBA, HT/HTL (ASCP)cm, Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA Scott Webster, Ph.D., Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Howard Gray, BS, MT (ASCP), Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Patricia Reeves, HT (ASCP), Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Erico von Bueren, MOR, Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA
Tracy Loveless, MT (ASCP), MS, EMB discusses what an embryologist does, and the detailed process of IVF and creating an embryo.
Guest: The Functional Medicine Doc, Dr. Carri Drzyzga, DC, ND Host: Erin Chamerlik, MS, MT(ASCP), GetBetterWellness.com Topic: Entrepreneurial Fatigue, How to Fuel Your Brain & Body for Entrepreneurial Success What is the difference between physical fatigue and mental fatigue?How can entrepreneurial fatigue affect our businesses?How can we keep the brain healthy? Functional Medicine Ontario Dr. Carri Drzyzga, DC, ND 2543 St. Joseph Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 1G2 613-824-4224 www.DrCarri.com www.FunctionalMedicineOntario.com www.Facebook.com/DrCarri www.ReclaimYourEnergyBook.com
Today on The Erin Chamerlik Show - Dr Carri Drzyzga, DC, ND Reclaim Your Energy & Feel Normal AgainGet the book!Are you sick and tired of... being sick and tired? Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in doctors' offices, yet it's also one of the most poorly managed and misunderstood illnesses…until now! Hosted by The Real Food Revivalist, Erin Chamerlik Get Better Wellness, Inc. www.GetBetterWellness.com Brentwood, TN As the Real Food Revivalist, I believe that many of the "modern" diseases of our society are the result of factors that we can influence or control. On this show we talk about real food for real life. How to make changes that matter. It is time to get back to an ancestral way of eating and stop taking our nutrition advice from those who are not science-based. One-on-one consultations provided local and long distance, in person or via the telephone or internet. I use Real Food nutrition and quality supplementation to help improve chronic conditions including overweight, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, skin conditions, pain, GERD, brain fog, migraines, fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, autoimmune conditions and more. My plan will help you uncover hidden food sensitivities, detect candida overgrowth, dysbiosis, and leaky gut. You will have a solid plan to heal your digestive tract and restore health and vitality. MS Holistic Nutrition Education, Hawthorn University Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP), Rockford Memorial Hospital BS Biology, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
The Erin Chamerlik Show! Hosted by The Real Food Revivalist, Erin Chamerlik, Get Better Wellness, Inc. Guest Trudy Scott, Food Mood Expert and Certified Nutritionist Author, The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings (New Harbinger, June 2011) www.everywomanover29.com "9 Great Questions Women Ask About Food, Mood & Their Health" www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com : Buy the book and "5 Simple Steps to Reduce Anxiety Now" http://www.theanxietysummit.com: The Anxiety Summit GetBetterWellness.com - As the Real Food Revivalist, I believe that many of the "modern" diseases of our society are the result of factors that we can influence or control. On this show we talk about real food for real life. How to make changes that matter. It is time to get back to an ancestral way of eating and stop taking our nutrition advice from those who are not science-based. Erin Chamerlik, MS Holistic Nutrition Education, Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP)
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