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Lectures covering all aspects of running a high quality, regulation compliant lab. Ideal for MOC.

Running a High Quality, Compliant Laboratory

The Management and Administration of Laboratories program features 15 audio presentations and study materials covering all aspects of implementing and sustaining high quality lab operations. It is a convenient way to earn CME credit and stay on top of a field that requires strict regulatory compliance and adherence to ever-changing best practices. Ideal for home study, the course is intended for both training and practicing Laboratory Directors and senior level clinical laboratory scientists. Lectures are presented by Program Director, Valerie L. Ng, who is an acclaimed doctor, pathologist and lab director with the University of California, San Francisco and the Alameda County Medical Center.

TOPICS

• Basic Statistics – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Equipment – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Finances & Budget – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Information Management – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Laboratory Safety – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Licensure and Accreditation – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Management of Costs (Utilization Management) – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Management of the Laboratory: Basic Regulations – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Personnel Management – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Personnel Requirements – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Quality Control – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Quality Management System – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Reimbursement & Productivity – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Staffing & Scheduling – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD
• Strategic Planning – Valerie L. Ng, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, you will be better able to:

• Understand licensure requirements and current regulations for operating a clinical laboratory
• Summarize the responsibilities of the Laboratory Director
• Understand the essential elements of a Quality Management System
• Incorporate professional society recommendations pertaining to personnel, budget, equipment, safety and other areas of lab operations
• Implement and sustain the highest levels of quality control while incorporating basic regulations into management of the lab

Intended Audience

This course is intended for both training and practicing Laboratory Directors and senior level clinical laboratory scientists.

Date of Original Release: June 15, 2015
Date of Credit Termination: June 15, 2018
Estimated Time to Complete: 17.5 hours

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