Attend and you will learn from POCT experts:
January 23, 2002: Evidence Based Medicine in POCT
-- How to select the most appropriate tests to meet patient's needs-- Ways to optimize clinical outcomes through POCT-- Coagulation POCT QA issues-- How to successfully monitor coumadin therapy at home-- Management of coumadin in the hospitalized patient
January 30, 2002: Using Technology to Improve Your POCT Quality Assurance Program
-- How to evaluate the potential impact of barcode identification-- How to justify the cost of barcodes-- How the Internet can add a powerful dimension to your QA program-- How technology can boost the efficiency and compliance of your POCT program-- Effective approaches to QA program planning and implementation
February 6, 2002: POCT Issues in the ED
-- Unique POCT issues in the ED-- How to plan, implement, and monitor your ED POCT program -- How to assess if cardiac marker POCT improves patient outcomes-- Key issues in selecting top staff for POCT in the ED-- How to evaluate testing in the core lab versus POCT in the ED
Laboratory directors, administrators, POCT coordinators, quality assurance personnel, ED staff, scientists and technologists, diagnostic manufacturers and anyone interested in the latest POCT issues should attend. Our leading experts will address key areas of concern including EBM's increased role in POCT, the impact of "innovative" technology on QA, and ensuring that POCT in the ED is up-to-date, cost effective and highly efficient.
The presentations offer information suitable for POCT programs at all levels of complexity.
Plus, hear the latest update on POCT for chemical or biological terrorism agents.
RegistrationThe advance registration fee, for registrations received by January 3, 2002, is $365. After January 3, 2002, the registration fee is $440. For further details regarding the registration or the program, please contact customer service at 800-892-1400 or 202-857-0717, or visit AACC's website at http://www.aacc.org/meetings/POCT/default.stm
The conference is supported, in part, by a generous educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.
AACC is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, professional association with a worldwide membership of more than 10,000 clinical laboratorians, clinical and molecular pathologists, medical technologists, industry representatives and others in related fields. Through educational programs and publications, AACC works to improve and advance laboratory services to enhance public health and patient care.
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