Windsor Symposium Agenda
October 27, 2018 – Caesars Windsor
This full-day of innovative education is designed for anyone in the medical laboratory world.
| 9:00am | Registration & Breakfast |
| 09:30am | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:45am | A New Outlook on Quality Julie Coffey, MLT, ART, CQA, CMQ/OE It is critical to understand that the running of a quality system is not a lonely job for the quality manager, and that there are places for joy, generosity, creativity and empowerment. This session will take a look at the key quality system elements, suggest the ultimate intention of each, and identify the golden opportunities to create processes that are purposeful, inclusive and infuse a new outlook on quality. |
| 10:45am | Break |
| 11:00am | Infectious Diseases in Southern Ontario W. David Colby, MSc, MD, FRCPC A lighthearted summary of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic) with a focus on infections endemic to or common to Southern Ontario. |
| 12:15pm | Lunch Buffet |
| 1:15pm | Genetic Testing in Obstetrics and Gynecology: How laboratory assays impact providers and patients Melissa A. Hicks, MS CGC A look at the impact and implications of reproductive genetic testing technologies from the eyes of a clinical-turned-laboratory genetic counselor. Delve into how the diagnostic power and limitations of assays like circulating cell-free DNA screening, next-generation sequencing carrier screening panels, and prenatal aCGH/SNP, and appreciate how they affect the patients who are on the receiving end of a finalized report. |
| 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:45pm | Marijuana Legalization Update Constable Shane Miles Session info TBA |
| 4:00pm | Closing Remarks |