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CSMLS, in partnership with BD Canada, proudly presents an educational and engaging event designed for anyone interested or already in the phlebotomy world. Hear from industry experts on best practices and new and upcoming research.
We’ll broadcast expert-led sessions to you so you can earn continuing education hours from the comfort of your home or lab.
Saturday October 15, 2022: 09:00 - 16:00 (Eastern)
Session 1 - What can we do? Let’s talk about the shrinking labour pool in the lab
We were in trouble before the pandemic. Record retirements, mental health challenges, crushing workloads, old equipment… then the pandemic strikes. How will we recover? Is it even possible, when the demand for laboratory testing outstrips our human resource capacity? Learn what’s happening across Canada – how innovations are helping education programs increase enrolments, the importance of Lab Wisely, regulation of MLAs, professionals working to full scope and more.
Session 2 - Lab Wisely Panel Discussion
a. Want to improve lab utilization? Advocate for Lab Wisely!
When it comes to inappropriate utilization of laboratory tests, we might think of it as someone else’s problem. However, MLPs are uniquely placed to improve utilization of lab tests and procedures. It’s time to think beyond our traditional roles and cement the notion that ensuring appropriate lab tests and procedures is our professional responsibility.
b. Choosing Lab Wisely-No Longer an Option but a Necessity
The presentation will discuss the supply chain issues faced by BD and the impact it had on the healthcare system; conservation and communication strategies within the hospital and collaboration with our supplier to ensure that necessary collection supplies were available.
Session 3 - Emotionally Safe Support for Children during Lab Visits
This presentation will be delivered from a psychosocial perspective and will incorporate developmentally appropriate techniques for supporting children and their parents during blood draws.
Session 4 - Everything is on Fire – A behind the scenes perspective of how supply chain challenges have impacted laboratory operations
Many lab professionals will remember 2022 as the year they learned the true meaning of words “supply chain”. Shortages of critical supplies from test tubes to tourniquets have caused labs to develop a new appreciation of the supplies they once took for granted and the systems in place to ensure supplies are (usually) always available. This session will look at how the labs at Unity Health Toronto navigated supply chain constraints; we will discuss systems put in place, strategies developed and lessons learned throughout the journey.
Session 5 - Stopping Mental Health Stigma: How to C.A.R.E.
Within this session, participants will learn about the impact of mental health stigma, how to identify it, and how to address it. Tangible strategies to update their vocabulary and facilitate a compassionate perspective regarding mental health will be reviewed. Participants will also become familiar with an acronym, C.A.R.E., which was featured in the most recent (Summer 2022) CJMLS issue. Resources and information regarding mental health will be provided within the session to foster education and awareness and further reduce stigma.
Session 1: What can we do? Let’s talk about the shrinking labour pool in the lab
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: Christine Nielsen
Christine Nielsen became CEO of the CSMLS in 2010. Prior, she was Director of Certification for seven years, with a brief stint as Deputy Registrar for the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.
Trained as a medical laboratory technologist, she then completed a degree in Health Admin, a Certificate of Mastery in Prior Learning Assessment from DePaul University in Chicago and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) since 2008. She has recently completed an MBA from Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Business School, Scotland, after eight long years! She currently volunteers with the Michener Alumni association (20 years and running!) and the Oakville & Milton Humane Society Board of Directors.
Session 2: Lab Wisely Panel Discussion
a. Want to improve lab utilization? Advocate for Lab Wisely!
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: Brandon Djukic
Brandon Djukic has been the CSMLS researcher since joining the organization in 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy in chemistry. He is an experienced data analyst, and enjoys providing CSMLS with objective analyses regarding all matters of concern to the organization’s members.
b. Choosing Labs Wisely-No Longer an Option but a Necessity
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: Lisa Merkley, BA, MLT, Operations Director, Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program-Laboratory Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Lisa is a graduate of Queen’s University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts (Biology), Mohawk College, Medical Laboratory Technology Certification and more recently completed 2 of the Rotman School of Management Executive Leadership programs.
Lisa has over 30 years of experience in Laboratory Medicine, including manager, supervisor and quality assurance roles. Throughout Lisa’s career her focus has been on quality within a sustainable environment, and involvement in implementing recommendations of the Choosing Wisely Campaign to support this goal.
Session 3: Emotionally Safe Support for Children during Lab Visits
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: Karen Groeneweg
Karen is a Certified Child Life Specialist, holding a Child Life Studied Diploma from McMaster University as well as an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology.
Karen has over 13 years of experience working with and providing support to patients and families. Having worked in outpatient, inpatient, critical care and emergency departments in tertiary hospitals; she utilizes evidence-based approaches to provide developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions to help children and adolescents cope with medical experiences.
Session 4: Everything is on Fire – A behind the scenes perspective of how supply chain challenges have impacted laboratory operations
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: John Soltys MBA, BSc, MLT, PMP, CLQM
John has had a colourful career with many diverse experiences. He has worked in various laboratory settings including rural, and community hospitals, private laboratories and quaternary teaching hospitals, John also worked for the CSMLS in the department of Certification and Prior Learning assessment. John is a graduate of Michener’s Medical Laboratory Science, Quality management and AI in Healthcare programs, he obtained an MBA from Wilfred Laurier University, a PMP for the Project management Institute and BSc from the University of Waterloo. Presently John serves as Director of Laboratory Medicine at Unity Health Toronto.
Session 5: Stopping Mental Health Stigma: How to C.A.R.E.
Learning Outcomes
Speaker: Rosina Mete, MSc, PhD, RP
Dr. Rosina Mete is currently a professor and course lead at Yorkville University within their Masters and Doctoral in Counselling programs. She works part-time as an associate faculty member at City U Seattle in Canada within their graduate counselling program. She is also a registered psychotherapist who has worked within community health, hospital, and academic settings. She maintains a small private psychotherapy practice. Dr. Mete has won awards for her academic and clinical work. Her research interests include equity and access to mental health care, technology in education, and problem-solving and decision-making within leadership.
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