What Every Laboratory Needs to Know About Chemical and Bio Terrorism

AACC NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWashington, DC, October 16, 2001

Contact:Jean Rhame(202) 835-8744800-892-1400 ext. 744[email protected]

AACC, AAPOL, ACLA, APHL, API, ASCLS, ASM, CAP, CDC, COLA and The Endocrine Society present:

WHAT EVERY LABORATORY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CHEMICAL AND BIO TERRORISM

This comprehensive audioconference is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2001, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, clinical laboratories need to re-examine their preparedness for natural and terrorist disasters. This audioconference is a unique opportunity to find out what laboratories need to do meet the challenge.

Experts in chemical and bio terrorism will review the vital role the clinical laboratory plays and what a comprehensive disaster plan should look like. They will share valuable resources that will help laboratories to improve their plans. Participants will know:

--The role of the clinical laboratory in the event of an attack;--How laboratories can evaluate their plans and ensure that they will work;--What biological and chemical agents may be used;--How to prepare to support local public health laboratories;--Resources available to help define and test disaster plans; and much more.

Participants will have ample time to ask questions during this interactive program.

The early registration fee (must be received by 11/21/01) is $175. After November 21, 2001, the registration fee will be $225. There is only one registration fee per site. Organizations can use speakerphones, so all can attend. To view more details regarding the program, our experts, and registration please log on to http://aacc.org/meetings/terror/default.stm or contact our customer service department at 202-857-0717 or 800-892-1400.

All profits from this audioconference will be donated to the Salvation Army, Disaster Services.

AACC is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, professional association with a worldwide membership of more than 10,000 clinical chemists, 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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