UBC Laboratory Quality Management Seminar

was held August 20, 2009

"An opportunity for all those interested in quality for the modern medical laboratory." 
This half-day workshop provided keynote presentations and panel discussions on the most current and relevant aspect of Laboratory Quality Management. See participant survey

Keynote Speaker's Presentations

Dr. Blake Gilks is Professor, UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Division Head, Anatomic Pathology at Vancouver General Hospital, the site of the largest gynecological oncology program in the province.

Topic:"Developing the Quality Culture in Anatomical Pathology Laboratories".

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As director of Quality and Regulation Affairs, LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, Ms. Janice Nolan has coordinated the quality and Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA) of five major laboratory sites across the province of Ontario.

Topic:"Coordinating Quality for a Multi-site Community Laboratory". Read summary

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Ms. Barb Unger is an independant Laboratory consultant who has over 25 years of accreditation management and quality system development experience.

Topic:"SWOT - Implementing Quality Management in Major Laboratories in Resource Limited Countries". Read summary

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Dr. Michael Noble is Professor and Chair, Clinical Microbiology Proficiency Testing program and , Program Office for Laboratory Quality Management, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of British Columbis, Medical Director for Quality LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services BC.

Topic:"Calculating the Costs of Poor Quality in the Medical Laboratory". Read summary

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Revised on September 1, 2009