November 13-14, 2015  |  Keiser University, Tampa, FL

Credit Hours Cover all Lab Specialties and Mandatory's!

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Overview | Agenda | Register | Hotel |  Vendors |  Sponsors | Groups

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Overview

AACC, Florida Section, the Florida State Society of American Medical Technologists, Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, CLMA Florida Chapter, and the Central Florida POC Network are pleased to  provide this two-day Summit at Keiser University in Tampa on November 13-14.  FLS 2015 is the perfect opportunity for Laboratory Professionals, Point-of-Care Coordinators, Medical Technologists and Allied Health Professionals to meet, learn and network with others throughout the state.

 

With credit hours covering all specialties and mandatory's and James Nichols, Ph.D as the Keynote Speaker, the First Annual Florida Lab Summit (FLS 2015) on November 13-14, 2015 at Keiser University in Tampa is one Conference You Won't Want to Miss!

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Agenda

Friday, November 13, 2015

KEY NOTE SPEAKER: HOT TOPICS IN LABORATORY REGULATIONS

James H. Nichols, Ph.D.,DABCC, FACB, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology; Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry; Medical Director of Point of care Testing; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, will:

• Describe the use of glucose meters in critically ill patient

• Update on status of FDA regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests

• Identify changes to CLIA Interpretive Guidelines for Individualized Quality Control Plans (IQCP)

• Review the top AACC government affairs committee priorities for Capital Hill Visits this year

Topics

Friday, November 13, 2015

• ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

• SWEET! ELECTRONIC MONITORING CHANGED OUR BEDSIDE GLUCOSE
  TESTING IN THE CRITICALLY ILL

• AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISEASE

• PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF D-DIMER ASSAYS

• YOU WANT ME TO WHAT? WITH THEM? AND MONITOR IT?

• ICD-10 – IT’S HERE!

• RAPID IMPROVEMENT EVENTS IN CLINICAL MEDICINE

• CLIA UPDATE

Topics

Saturday, November 14, 2015

• EMPLOYEE'S RIGHTS UNDER TITLE VII

• FLORIDA LABORATORY PERSONNEL LAW AND RULES

• OPTIMIZING YOUR BLOOD UTILIZATION PROGRAM

• CUSTOMER SERVICE / SOFT SKILLS WITH PATIENTS

• OSHA GUIDELINES UPDATED

• HIV/AIDS - into the Fourth Decade

• POINT OF CARE MOLECULAR TESTING – READY OR NOT, HERE IT COMES

• MANAGING PREANALYTICAL VARIABLES IN SPECIMEN COLLECTION

• RISK MANAGEMENT IN ACTION

• ANIMAL AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES OF CONCERN IN HUMAN INFECTIONS

• NEW ERA IN POINT OF CARE GLUCOSE TESTING IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINICAL AND REGULATORY IMPACT

• IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS

• MY ACHING JOINTS! A COMPARISON OF VARIOUS TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – THE TALE OF HEALTHCARE ACQUIRED ANEMIA

• IQCPs: LET GET STARTED! NOW!

• GENETIC MUTATIONS

• EVERY SURVIVAL KIT SHOULD INCLUDE A RESUME

• WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Note: The FLS'15 Planning Committee has spent a great deal of time preparing this program, but the program is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Bookmark this page visit it often for the most updated session listings.

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Register Now!

Click here for the Meeting Program	Click here for the Registration Form

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Hotel Accommodations

Comfort Suites, Tampa
FLS'15 has arranged for a special rate at the Comfort Suites near Raymond James Stadium, 5421 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33634. Contact them today at 813-880-8938 and ask for the AMT rate of $99/night.

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Vendors   FLS 2015 Vendor Form (MS Word)  | FLS 2015 Vendor Form (PDF)

FLS 2015 offers multiple vendor opportunities, including the chance to present in front of attendees. To maximize vendor exposure, exhibits will be in the lunch area and there are sponsorship options which also include a 10 minute ‘commercial’ for your company (This is limited to the first 8 companies at Platinum or Gold Level- please see a form above). There are also options for you to sponsor a lunch or speaker. Your representatives are welcome in any of the educational programs, thereby giving them access to the attendee all day long on both days. Time slots and table space is limited. Sponsorships include:

Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze
10 minute Commercial during lunch and 2 Complementary exhibit tables for two days	10 Minute Commercial during lunch and 1 Complementary exhibit table for two days	Exhibit table for two days	Exhibit table for one day

For more information... Contact either Kay at kayfergason@gmail.com or Edwina at efszlg@aol.com

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FLS'15 Wishes to Thank Our Current Sponsors:

 

Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze

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Supporting Groups:

 

This form includes

one-day and two-day rates as well as all necessary information required to attend.