"Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in adolescents, children and in cases of abuse is challenging due to limitations associated with common STI tests. Identification of an STI in these populations can carry both medical and legal implications, placing additional scrutiny on testing procedures. In this webinar speakers with experience testing for STIs in adolescents, children and in cases of abuse will discuss the current recommendations for STI testing and describe the strategies ... Read More
Sign Up"Wastewater-based surveillance is valuable as it allows for the detection of pathogens before symptomatic cases are identified. In Korea, wastewater surveillance has been implemented, and the detection of various pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, has been confirmed. To simultaneously detect multiple pathogens, TaqMan Array Cards (TAC) have been introduced and proven to be highly useful in wastewater surveillance. Although wastewater surveillance has its limitations, it has proven to be a valu ... Read More
Sign Up"Millions of people around the world are sickened or killed due to food or waterborne pathogens. The efficiency of sample processing, testing, analyst skill and reference materials all play a role in producing accurate results to ensure the safety and fitness of the world’s food and water supplies. Most countries have regulations and limits for the safety of food and water for human consumption. In this webinar, we look at the impact of sample processing and testing on the true determination o ... Read More
Sign UpSemaphore Solutions will be offering another “office hours” session for all Clarity LIMS users on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1pm PST/4pm EST. The agenda will consist of: Open floor ‘question and answer’ discussion for participants A discussion of Clarity Utility Steps and when they are useful How to mitigate workflow reconfiguration by accessioning control samples Browser tricks to get more usable Clarity real estate Call for topics for future Office Hours sessio ... Read More
Sign Up"This 'Continual Improvement' webinar will provide an overview of the most common CLIA deficiencies in 2022 and ideas for avoiding noncompliance. The presenters will also review new CMS rules for remote review that were published at the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and provide an update on efforts to reform the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) provisions that are used to calculate laboratory reimbursement. The ongoing saga of FDA regulation of laboratory-developed tests co ... Read More
Sign Up"This presentation will provide an overview of the political landscape in Washington, DC, in the 118th Congress, along with updates on federal legislation to support the laboratory workforce, reimbursement for laboratory services, and a risk-based framework for regulating clinical laboratory testing. The presentation will also cover proposed and future anticipated proposals to change CLIA workforce regulations." ... Read More
Sign Up"Welcome to the 7th annual cannabis testing symposium, an exclusive gathering designed specifically for cannabis scientists and researchers. This industry-leading event brings together experts and innovators in the field to shed light on the hottest topics and emerging trends in cannabis testing lab practices. This online symposium will cover: Method development for hemp fibers Auditing to combat cannabis misinformation Quantification of psilocin and psilocybin in psychedelic mushrooms ... Read More
Sign Up"In collaboration with CLSI and the ACCP ID-PRN, the SIDP Education committee would like to announce our next live webinar “Partnering Laboratory with Stewardship to Navigate Breakpoint Updates and Other New CLSI Recommendations to Enhance Clinical Practice", featuring Dr. April Bobenchik and Dr. Natasha Pettit. Registration is free for SIDP members and offers 1.5hr of ACPE CE credit. Continuing education PACE credit is also available for your lab colleagues, so please feel free to share ... Read More
Sign Up"In today's rapidly evolving world of healthcare, connectivity and interoperability play a pivotal role. Seamlessly exchanging vital information has become the backbone of efficient patient care, streamlining administrative processes, and empowering healthcare professionals with real-time access to critical data. This interconnectedness not only improves outcomes and reduces errors but also transforms the overall healthcare experience. Join us in our upcoming live webinar session as we explor ... Read More
Sign Up"Dr. George will discuss the evolution of hematopathology diagnosis with microscopic analysis (blood, bone marrow, and solid tissue) providing the initial framework of hematopathology. Subtypes were further defined initially based on phenotypic attributes, which were assessed by immunohistochemistry and subsequently by flow cytometry. The field gradually moved away from a pure cell of origin classification to a more integrated approach, and molecular subtypes were described. This revolutionized ... Read More
Sign Up"Healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to digital technology to improve patient care and business performance. However, legacy IT systems and practices can often make it difficult. Forward-thinking healthcare IT leaders are adopting cloud-based data integration platforms to overcome these challenges and streamline operations, address staffing challenges, and accelerate innovation. Join us to discover how leveraging the power of cloud technology can enhance scalability, streamli ... Read More
Sign Up"The latest data shows 88% of cyberattacks involve connected medical devices and 12% are rooted in IoT devices according to the Ponemon Institute report. Modern clinical practices rely on connected devices for quality care while medical devices are operationally the hardest to secure. Attend this webinar to see multiple world-leading case studies and get four actionable steps you can implement now. During this session, subject-matter experts will discuss these four actionable steps to improve ... Read More
Sign Up"Enterprise Imaging (EI) programs provide governance, methods, and tools for capturing, managing, and incorporating medical imaging outside of traditional diagnostic exams into patient records. But how do we ensure that the images captured are of the highest quality? In this session, we will explore tools and best practices to maximize EI content capture by healthcare providers - and even patients. Objectives: * Discover the variety of EI content along with the environments, devices, and p ... Read More
Sign UpThis webinar will discuss how Nugget Scientific works with labs to make the most of their automation solutions. ... Read More
Sign Up"Organizations in the food & beverage industries are under increasing pressure to improve [Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)] and sustainability performance – from internal leadership and employees to external stakeholders such as investors, creditors, policy makers, supply chain partners, and consumers. This presents many challenges depending on your internal competencies and knowledge of material reporting topics and KPIs for the Food & Beverage industry. First, it is important ... Read More
Sign Up"This presentation will discuss the attitudes and behaviour of early career researchers in relation to scholarly communication and issues such as open science, peer review, publishing, metrics, and the use of social media in research. It focuses on the findings of two large studies (Harbingers projects) led by a team of international researchers that studied ECRs' scholarly communication before and during the pandemic using mixed methods (including longitudinal interviews and international surve ... Read More
Sign Up"Are you considering the digitization of your laboratory workflows? Are you ready to embrace cloud-based solutions for your data management needs? In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape where digital solutions are sought for new discoveries, LabVantage SaaS provides an alternative to traditional on-premises systems, presenting new opportunities for LIMS Administrators when learning or transitioning to a cloud-based service. Join our LabVantage expert to learn how to best manag ... Read More
Sign Up"Data is the foundation of everything we do in healthcare. It represents what we know about a patient, and when it's wrong or incomplete, our decisions can be impaired and good care can be compromised. In addition, when sharing data with other people or organizations we have to consider if what we are sharing is useful. Charlie Harp, CEO of Clinical Architecture, will discuss the spectrum of healthcare data quality, how it impacts the care we provide, and the critical decisions healthcare org ... Read More
"If you work in IT or security for a healthcare organization, time is not on your side. Healthcare cybersecurity jobs take 70% longer to get filled than the average cybersecurity role. And the healthcare industry invests less than 6% of its budget on cybersecurity. (Astra) All the while, you’re supporting a team of people who are dealing with lives — making ransomware attacks and breaches that much more threatening. The key to success as a healthcare security professional is finding ways to ... Read More
Sign Up"Specific, outcome based, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) treatment goals are in the standards of care of many diabetes organizations worldwide. However, poor assay quality and lack of comparability of HbA1c test results among methods and laboratories initially presented a major obstacle to meaningful implementation of guidelines for diabetes care. Since that time, methods for measuring HbA1c have improved tremendously, and the NGSP standardization/certification program has provided tools for manufacture ... Read More
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