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FIME 2017: Presentations & Exhibit Information
FIME 2017 will be hosted at the Orange County Convention Center from August 8 – 10.
Visit Cleveland Clinic Laboratories at Booth B.S38 to meet and talk with staff and representatives, or attend a Cleveland Clinic-sponsored conference in FIME 2017’s The Laboratory Zone.
Activity Directors:
The Laboratory Zone
Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic
Register to attended 3 CME-accredited laboratory medicine and diagnostics conferences at FIME 2017, which cover topics in:
CME credits will be provided by Cleveland Clinic.
Walter Henricks III, MD
Vice Chair, RT-PLMI, Medical Director, Center for Pathology Informatics
Vice Chair, RT-PLMI, Medical Director, Center for Pathology Informatics
Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, MD, MEd
Vice Chair, Education
Vice Chair, Education
Clinical Microbiology
Tuesday, August 8
CCL Staff Speaker
Session 1 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
“Specimen Processing – Challenges and Opportunities for Quality”
Susan Harrington, PhD
Summary:
This track on Clinical Microbiology will focus on the most current research related to the laboratory diagnosis of human infections, role of the laboratory in both the management of infectious diseases and epidemiology of infections, the latest developments in clinical microbiology. It aims to discuss the current state of knowledge in the field, as well perspectives on controversial issues. It will provide a unique platform for the clinical scientists, young researchers, and consultants in clinical and medical microbiology to exchange current information.
Key Topics:
- Impact of laboratory medicine on clinical management and patient outcome
- Breaking down the barriers between laboratory and clinicians
- Updates on laboratory diagnosis of Zika virus
- Challenges and Opportunities for quality in specimen processing
- Challenges in diagnostic mycology
- Advances in microbiology technology
Benefits of Attending:
- Discover key technological breakthroughs in diagnostic and therapeutic platforms to improve laboratory work processes
- Review infection control systems to enhance infectious diseases testing accuracy and precision
- Discuss challenges surrounding quality in specimen processing to reduce the chance of laboratory errors and improving patient care
Haematology
Wednesday, August 9
Summary:
Acknowledging the rapid advancements in molecular haematology, this medically-led and clinically focused conference aims to discuss a high-level of clinical and scientific guidance and support around test choice and test interpretation. This will include educational sessions in different aspects of haematopathology, haemoglobinopathies, coagulation, haemostasis and will also address everyday quality challenges in the haematology lab.
Key Topics:
- Quality assurance and improvement in haematology
- Transfusion medicine – quality, value, and risk
- Review of diagnosis, treatment, and management of blood disorders
- Personalised medicine in haematological cancers
Benefits of Attending:
- Explain the importance of cytogenetic studies and molecular genetic studies to improve management of haematological malignancies
- Describe measures to monitor and control collection of blood specimens, through the actual processing and analysis, for accurate reporting results
- Assess the value and risks involved in transfusion medicine to reduce the chance of medical errors
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Thursday, August 10
CCL Staff Speaker
Session 3 | 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
“Implementation and Benefits of Individualized Quality Control Plans (IQCP) in Point of Care Testing”
Edmunds Reineks, MD, PhD
Summary:
The development of accurate POC testing and its impact on new disease areas and disease management presents many challenges for healthcare providers. Regulatory aspects, validation, and clinical applications must be considered when discussing the integration of POC. Join academic and industry leaders to discuss the issues with applications and success rates of POC testing platforms and disease management.
Key Topics:
- Point of Care Testing – challenges for the laboratory
- Evaluation of the updated regulations on POCT
- Implementation of POCT to improve outcomes
- Quality in Point-of-Care whole blood glucose testing
Benefits of Attending:
- Assess training and competency of POC professionals to comply with the latest developments in regulatory requirements and certification of POCT
- Discuss connectivity between POCT instruments and electronic medical records to ensure quality of results
- Examine how implementation of POCT can improve patient outcomes, lead to advanced care and faster diagnosis
