Presenters:

Sarah Bennett, MT(ASCP), medical technologist, division of laboratory services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Kathy Nucifora, MPH, MT(ASCP), accreditation division manager, COLA

Hosted by COLA Resources Inc (CRI), this full-day workshop will prepare attendees to implement the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services individualized quality control plan (IQCP) guidelines. Topics include:

  • Review of risk management.
  • Process for reducing and mitigating residual risk.
  • Developing process mapping and fishbone tools.
  • Developing an individualized quality control plan.
  • Presenters include keynote speakers from leading accrediting organizations (CMS and COLA).

The event is cosponsored by Carolina Liquid Chemistries. The workshop offers 6 PACE credits; continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Registration: Non-COLA members, $249; COLA Members, $199.