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Monday, July 24, 2006

Risk Management - A Practical Approach to a Quality POCT Program 32209
Moderator: Frank LaDuca, PhD, Bayer Healthcare, Tarrytown, NY
Level: Intermediate
CE Credit: 2.5
Developed in cooperation with Critical and Point-of-Care Testing Division

Session Overview: This symposium is designed to offer practical tools that
can be used to develop an effective Quality Policy for POCT using a risk
management based approach. Risk management theory and concepts, practical
tools for implementation and the application of these to ensuring quality in
POCT will be addressed.

Expected Outcomes: After attending this session, participants will be able
to: 1) describe the concept of applying Risk Management criteria for use in
the development of a quality POCT program; 2) develop an awareness of the
tools available for application of Risk Management to POCT; and 3) explain
how to implement a risk management-based Quality System for POCT in a
clinical institution.

SPEAKERS
What is Risk Management?
David Gronostajski, ITC, Edison, NJ
Clinical Application of Risk Management - Laboratory and End User
Perspective
Valerie Ng, Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA
Practical Application of Risk Management - Manufacturer and Laboratory Roles
Marcia Zucker, PhD, ITC, Edison, NJ