Program Goals

To provide terms, tools, and applications of lean processing to enhance operational workflow in the molecular diagnostic laboratory.

Target Audience

Clinical laboratory directors, supervisors, technologists, administrators and other diagnostic testing personnel interested in lean applications for the molecular diagnostic laboratory.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Explain the similarities and differences between lean and other continuous improvement methods (philosophies).
2. Describe the foundational “lean” tools that assist with planning, implementing, and monitoring improvement activities.
3. Recognize implementation opportunities to enhance testing operation and processes.
4. Identify additional written materials / tools for more in-depth explanation, use, and implementation of lean activities.

Credit Designation – Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program will provide 1.0 contact hour of credit

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Faculty

P. Shawn Mitchell, M.M.Sc., M.T. (ASCP)
Supervisor
Hepatitis / HIV Molecular Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Michael Baisch, B.S.
Systems Engineer
Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Faculty Disclosures

Name	Type	Commercial Supporter
P. Shawn Mitchell, M.M.Sc., M.T. (ASCP)	N.A.	N.A.
Michael Baisch, B.S.	N.A.	N.A.

Employees of Medical Education Collaborative, the accredited provider for this activity, have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships.

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 25, 2008. No post-test is required through April 25, 2008; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.

If you attended the live presentation on October 18th, 2007, and have already received P.A.C.E.® credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.® credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the link to apply for P.A.C.E.® credit.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% (if taken after April 25, 2008) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
• After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be processed by the CE provider and your certificate will be sent to you via email. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

Should you have any P.A.C.E.® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/

For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.

Release date: October 25, 2007
Expiration date: October 25, 2008

Click here to view the web conference
"Lean Opportunities in the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory"