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Monday, July 1 (continued)
1:00 – 2:00 PM Waldorf Room BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1904 Overview of Next Generation Cardiac
Troponin High Sensitive Assays 2:15 – 3:15 PM Marquette Room
Presented by Arleen Francis, BSN, 1908 No Can Do: Foodborne Botulism Toxin
RN, MSL Poisoning from Home Canning
Current guidelines recognize troponin as Presented by Cherry-Ann
the preferred bio marker in the detection Da Costa-Carter, MS, MPH,
of myocardial infarction. Over the past MT(AMT), RPT(AMT)
decades, enhancements in troponin as- This session will provide an overview of
says have improved analytical sensitivity the microbiology and epidemiology of
that has enabled more rapid and more Clostridium botulinum and the poten-
effective rule-in and rule-out strategies. tial to produce botulism neurotoxin in
The implementation process of this assay into clinical practice, canned foods. We’ll discuss case stud-
requires greater under standing from the key stakeholders. All dis- ies where improper home canning went
ciplines require education for optimal assay utilization for patients terribly wrong and lead to life threatening outcomes and review
presenting with suspected acute MI. an evaluation of botulinum neurotoxin and Clostridium botulinum
Laboratory Track detection methods.
Laboratory Track
1905 1:00 – 2:00 PM Williford A Room
A Glimpse Into the World of Dementia 2:15 – 3:15 PM Waldorf Room
1909 Proficiency Testing: Turning Pitfalls
Presented by Sharon Young, PAC into Positive Outcomes
Certified Dementia Consultant Presented by Margaret Blaetz,
With Alzheimer’s and related demen tias CLC, MLT(AMT), CCCP(AAPOL),
on the rise, individuals with cog ni tive MLT(ASCP)
impairments caused by dementia are
meeting not just nursing staff, but a vari- This session will provide an overview
ety of healthcare professionals. The value of Proficiency Testing (PT), an external
of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and inter-laboratory quality control that simu-
dementia is immeasurable for staff at any lates real patient samples and the testing
level who care for persons who live with dementia. This inter- of those samples and assist you in iden-
active educational session is presented by a PAC Certified tifying the pitfalls in your PT program
Independent Consultant and practitioner and is designed for and turn them into positive outcomes. A survey of inspectors
health care professionals that want to have more insight into the for CLIA, COLA, and CAP has identified PT as one of the top
world of dementia, gain some basic skills, and practical advice three areas for deficiencies and citations in the clinical labora-
to help facilitate effective communication and a more positive tory. Many laboratories, whether unknowing or understaffed, fail
approach to helping persons living with dementia. to treat PT samples the same way they treat patient samples.
Medical Assisting Track Unsigned attestation and failure to perform corrective action are
other common areas of concern.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Williford B Room Laboratory Track
1906 Session to be rescheduled.
Please check website for details. 1910 2:15 – 3:15 PM Williford A Room
Four Deadly Rhythms
1:00 – 2:00 PM Williford C Room Presented by Theresa Jones
1907 Be Prepared: Tips and Tools for
a Successful CAP Inspection The purpose of this session is to overview the identification and
treatment of deadly arrhythmia and what role medical assistants
Presented by Joan K. Kosiek, play.
MS MT(ASCP), SH, MB Medical Assisting Track
Are you anxious about your upcoming
CAP inspection? Gain tips on what you 2:15 – 3:15 PM Williford B Room
should have ready for the inspection 1911 Session to be rescheduled.
team. Discover available CAP resources Please check website for details.
to help you get organized. Learn how to
comply with the new and revised check-
list requirements for 2018. Discuss the
most frequently cited deficiencies and how to avoid being cited!
Leadership & Professional Development Track

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