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QMP–LS is seeking volunteers to sit on its External Quality Assessment (EQA) Scientific Committee(s) and Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA) Advisory Panel, effective April 1, 2013. Membership on committees consists of a three-year term of office, renewable once. Committees meet an average of four times a year for half-day or full-day meetings.
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By Andrea Park and Maritess Koerner
In the December issue of QMP–LS News, we highlighted the process improvements and gains from our lean project pertaining to mailing assessor letters. This project was completed last month. We are happy to report that bottlenecks (wastes) were eliminated from the current state process and now we have implemented a new streamlined process, therefore increasing efficiencies in the method in which we communicate with assessors (customers).
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In 2013, IQMH and QMP-LS will welcome its first International Fellow in Laboratory Quality Management, Michael Bassey. Michael has 10-years experience as a biomedical scientist working in Nigeria, Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana and more recently, the Cayman Islands.
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The Hematology Committee will be conducting two patterns-of-practice surveys to identify quality control practices used by Ontario Laboratories. The HEMA-1211-PP and COAG-1211-PP questionnaires will be distributed on QView™ November 20, 2012 and will consist of questions for hematology and coagulation laboratories..
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In collaboration with OLA, IQMH* developed an online educational series, Decoding ISO 15189™, that will provide you and your staff with the foundation of knowledge you need to support and contribute to the continuing development and sustainability of your quality management system. Please review the attached fact sheet for detailed information about the course or visit the IQMH website www.IQMH.org.
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Bédard Symposium
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
This one-day program will consist of lectures, case presentations and discussions designed to provide pathologists with a special interest in cytopathology, pathologists-in-training and cytotechnologists with an in-depth discussion of current criteria and changing concepts in diagnostic cytopathology.
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In keeping with the global initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to promote awareness of accreditation activities, the June 9, 2012 World Accreditation Day theme is
Accreditation: Supporting safe food and clean water.
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The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) kicks off its annual campaign for Medical Laboratory Week (NMLW). The theme for 2012 is “Our Focus is You."
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Discover how Coaching can work for you through interactive activities, case studies and structured role plays. Register for CLMA Trillium Chapter Workshop: Coaching - The critical skill to enhance the performance of others.
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The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) kicks off its annual campaign for Medical Laboratory Week (NMLW) - The theme for 2012 is “Our Focus is You.” NMLW takes place April 22-28.
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To ensure ongoing quality monitoring of the epidemiological laboratory data generated from the prenatal screening program, the Quality Management
Program –Laboratory Services (QMP-LS) and the Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN) are pleased to make you aware of a minor administrative
adjustment to the quality oversight and monitoring of the program data.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jackie Barten on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Jackie has been involved with QMP-LS for more than fifteen years.
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Beginning January 2012, QMP–LS' EQA Hematology program will no longer monitor the following parameters:
- Factor V Leiden
- Prothrombin gene mutation
- Anticardiolipin
Elections for the OSMT Executive Officers were held on September 25th and there has been no change in the Executive Committee members. The positions remain as follows:
President – Conrad Bégin Jr.
Vice-President – Shari Batson
Past – President – Bernie Hartung
Secretary-Treasurer – Jan Church
Our lease at 250 Bloor Street East is expiring and we are on the move! A team of QMP–LS staff scouted the city for the best location within our budget that will accommodate our changing needs and be accessible by both our staff and valuable committee members that travel regularly to our offices.
We’re moving to University Avenue
We found a similar space at 393 University Avenue in close proximity to some of the laboratories we serve and to our parent organization the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). It is conveniently located on the TTC University subway line, close to Union station, the GO transit and bus terminal, Pearson airport shuttle service and the Island airport, Lakeshore and the QEW expressways. Parking is also available nearby. October 28 is our projected move date.
Service Disruption
We are committed to ensuring that our relocation causes little to no impact on the delivery of our services to you – our customers. Once we’re in our new offices, we hope you’ll drop by and visit us!
More Information
Read the upcoming QMP–LS News to stay up-to-date on our move.
The 2011 OSMT Conference is being held September 23, 24, and 25 in the awe-inspiring and bustling city of Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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Posting your job advertisements on the QMP–LS website's Employment Listings section is an efficient and cost-effective way to reach leading medical laboratory professionals and support staff. Placing your advertisement on the QMP–LS website will give your job placement greater exposure among those within your target audience.
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May 5–6
Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls
6039 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON
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By Margaret Hall
QMP–LS is pleased to launch its new website that will offer all visitors a visually enhanced interface, greater functionality and easier access to the information they want.
With a fresh, polished look that reflects the excellence of our programs and services, the new QMP–LS website communicates our commitment to sharing knowledge and partnering in quality, plus it’s easy to navigate and it’s lean
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