9th Annual Children s Health SM Children s Medical Center Transfusion & Laboratory Medicine Conference February 11-12, 2016 Childrens Medical Center
About the Conference The 9th annual conference will offer two simultaneous courses over the two day conference. The Transfusion Medicine course will span both days. The second course consists of one day of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology presentations followed by a second day focusing on quality and leadership. As an attendee, you may choose to attend either course on each given day. Please indicate the course you plan to attend on the registration form. Spacing is limited for each course, so sign-up early to reserve your spot. Six P.A.C.E. credits will be offered per day in the courses. Program Content: This conference is designed to promote educational opportunities in Clinical Laboratory Medicine. The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance the knowledge of medical laboratory professionals and students by addressing a wide variety of topics focused on transfusion medicine, chemistry, microbiology, hematology, pathology, molecular techniques, quality, and leadership. The target audience includes Managers, Supervisors, and Technologists who work in the field of clinical laboratory science, laboratory medicine, or a related field. Also, students studying to work in these fields are welcome. Credit Designation: Children s Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 P.A.C.E. credits. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conflict of Interest: It is Children s Medical Center s process according to ASCLS requirements that participants in the ASCLS P.A.C.E. activities should be made aware of any affiliation of financial interest that may affect the speakers presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. This will be disclosed at the beginning of each presentation. Educational Levels: Basic (B): Entry Level: No prior knowledge of subject necessary. Intermediate (I): Refresher courses; some basic knowledge required. Advanced (A): Highly technical; for those with current knowledge and experience in a specialty area. Anticipated Conference Education Credits: 12 P.A.C.E. (six credits per day) Accreditation: Children s Medical Center is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. program.
Day 1: Thursday February 11, 2016 TRANSFUSION COURSE Day 1: Thursday February 11, 2016 LABORATORY COURSE 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 7:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. Welcome 7:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. Welcome 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Safety of the Blood Supply (B) Todd Nishimoto, MD Medical Director of Clinical Apheresis Services Carter BloodCare Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction: The Blood Bank s Role (I) Chakri Gavva, MD Pathology Resident University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Granulocyte Transfusions (B) Stan Hance MT(ASCP) Platelet Services Coordinator Carter BloodCare 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor Exhibits 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn. The past, the present and the future (I) Beatrice LeBeuf, M.S., MLS (ASCP) SBB Manager, Transfusion Services The Medical Center of Plano 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Molecular Diagnostics Update Harvey Jones, MS. MPH, SC(ASCP)C Department Director Laboratory Services Medical City Hospital An Xpert Solution to Molecular Diagnostics (B) Andrea Pierce, Ph.D C(ASCP); Senior Manager Scientific Affairs Cepheid Transitioning from Traditional Clinical Microbiology Testing to Molecular Testing (I) Craig C. Whiteford, M.S., Ph.D R&D Director BD 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor Exhibits 12 :30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. New Antimicrobials and the Treatment of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (A) Christopher Doern, Ph.D Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Rh Immunoglobulin (RhIG). One size does not fit all (I) Beatrice LeBeuf, M.S., MLS (ASCP) SBB Manager, Transfusion Services The Medical Center of Plano The Problem with the Golden Hour (I) Anthony Baca, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, ACNP Clinical Manager PHI Air Medical Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine The Medical Center of Plano 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Alere - New POC Molecular Testing Platform for Influenza A & B (I) Norman Moore, Ph.D Director of Scientific Affairs, Infectious Disease Alere Multiplex, PCR: The Clinical Benefits of Emerging Technology (I) Jonathan R. DeVane, PA-C Clinical Implementation Manager Biofire Diagnostics
Day 2: Friday February 12, 2016 TRANSFUSION COURSE Day 2: Friday February 12, 2016 QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP COURSE 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 7:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. Welcome 7:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. Welcome 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Old Donors, Old Blood, Old Guidelines: What is New? (I) Merlyn Sayers, MBBCh, Ph.D CEO Carter Bloodcare CART19 Therapy for Pediatric ALL (A) Theodore W. Laetsch, MD Assistant Professor University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Emerging Infectious Disease: Is Your Lab Ready? (I) Beverly Dickson MD Medical Director of Clinical Laboratory Texas Health Dallas and Texas Health Denton Laura Knoll M.S., M.A., MT, MB(ASCP) Supervisor - Special Procedures Laboratory, Texas Health Dallas Texas Health Resources 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Bleeding Hearts: Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (I) Sana Ullah, MD Anesthesiologist for Children s Health University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 11:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor Exhibits 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. RHD Genotyping in Clinical Practice: A Closer Look at Weak D (I) Geralyn M. Meny, MD, MS Physician Consultant Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Venous Thromboembolism in Children (I) Ayesha Zia, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Blood Grouping Reagent Manufacture, Testing, and Release (I) Susan Galloway, CSci, FIBMS Specialist Technical Manager Quotient Biodiagnostics 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Epic Software Jobs - Exploring Roles Beyond the Laboratory (B) Brett Young-Moxon Epic Implementation - Beaker EPIC The Well-Traveled Leader (I) Foster Exposé, Jr. Ph.D. Sr. Organizational Development Consultant Children s Health System of Texas 11:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor Exhibits 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Leadership for the Modern World (B) Stephanie Knox, MS, BS, MLS(ASCP) Director, Laboratory Services Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday: Beginning the Journey to Operational Excellence (B) Nancy Haubert, MBA, MT(ASCP) SBB Director of Operations Creative Testing Solutions 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Emergency Management: Inside and Outside Children s Health (I) Dana Suell, CHEP, TCFP N2 Emergency Management Program Manager Children s Health
Please check the portion(s) of the conference you plan to attend: DAY ONE DAY TWO 2/11/16 2/11/16 2/12/16 2/12/16 Transfusion Course REGISTRATION FORM Clinical Laboratory Course Prices: Entire Conference (both days) $100 One day $50 per day Student $25 per day Transfusion Course Checks are the only method of payment accepted when registering by mail. One registration form is required per person. Please send check by mail with the completed registration form to: Children s Health Attn: Estella Castillo 1935 Medical District Drive., MC#B1.06 Dallas, Texas 75235 Quality and Leadership Course An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds. Name Job Title Facility Address Email Phone You may register online at: https://www.childrens.com/for-healthcare-professionals/continuing-medical-education-credits/cmeconferences/conference-d A small fee is assessed when registering online via EventBrite. Online registration requires a credit card payment. No checks will be accepted when registering online.
Location of Conference: Trinity Towers 2777 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 PLEASE NOTE: The conference will be held at an office building and not at the Children s Medical Center hospital campus. Free parking is available in the garage directly behind the building. To enter the garage, press the call button and announce yourself as a conference attendee. Security will open the gate, and you may park in any spot that is not marked Reserved. From the garage, follow the covered walkway on the ground floor, and enter the Trinity Towers building through the back entrance. The conference will be held on the 6th floor. The registration desk is directly outside the elevators on the 6th floor.
Childrens Medical Center 2777 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75247