The Clinical Role and Susceptibility Testing Options for New Antimicrobial Agents Presenter: Eric Beck, Ph.D., D(ABMM), is the Technical Director of Microbiology for the Advocate Aurora Health System laboratories in both West Allis, WI and Rosemont, IL. Description of Session: This webinar will describe new antibiotics used to target multi-drug resistant gram positive and gram-negative […]
2022 Updates to CLSI M100 Presenter: Erik Munson, PhD, D(ABMM), is an Assistant Professor at Marquette University in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and a member of the Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Network Laboratory Technical Advisory Group Description of Session: The Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) updates the “Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing” annually. […]
Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Casework Presenter: Amy Miles, BS Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description of Session: This session will provide an overview of the current drug trends in drug-impaired driving and Medical Examiner casework. Several case histories will be used to detail the analytical and legal challenges as well as various drugs’ effects […]
Monkeypox Update Presenter: Alana Sterkel, PhD, D(ABMM), SM(ASCP)CM, is the Associate Director of the Communicable Disease Division at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description of Session: Dr. Sterkel will provide a situational update on the Monkeypox outbreak. Discussion will include the risk factors for disease, testing options, and information on how to test at […]
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses Update – 2022 Presenters: Allen Bateman, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director of Communicable Disease Division, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Erika Hansen, M.S., Virology Lead, Communicable Disease Division, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description of Session: This webinar will provide a review of the 2021 – 2022 respiratory virus season and […]
Oh No! I’ve Failed a Proficiency Test – Now What? Presenters: Megan Flowers, MA, Communications Specialist – Proficiency Testing, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Ann Hennings, BS, MLS(ASCP), Compliance Specialist II – Proficiency Testing Coordinator, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Rhonda Stauske, BS, MLS(ASCP), Compliance Specialist II – Proficiency Testing Coordinator, Wisconsin State Laboratory of […]
Common Regulatory Inspection Deficiencies – How Do I Avoid Them and What Do I Do if I Receive One? Presenter: Stacy Meyer, MLS(ASCP), CPP(AACC), Technical Process Analyst, The College of American Pathologists Description of Session: There are various regulatory agencies that may inspect and accredit laboratory performance and compliance with regulations; however, the list of […]
Challenges of Reimbursement for Molecular Infectious Disease Syndromic Panel Testing Presenter: Joseph D. Yao, M.D., D(ABMM), Director of Hepatitis/HIV Laboratory, Division of Clinical Microbiology, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, MN Description of Session: This webinar will highlight the latest Medicare administrative contractors (MAC) reimbursement criteria and rules […]
Gender and Anatomy in STD Testing Presenter: Alana Sterkel, Ph.D., D(ABMM), SM(ASCP)CM, is the Associate Director of the Communicable Disease Division of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description of Session: The landscape of gender identity is a fluid and evolving cultural phenomenon. Strict gender norms from the past no longer apply today. The increasing […]
Forecasting the Emerging Technologies of the Laboratory of the Future Presenter: Nathan Ledeboer, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin Description of Session: This session will review the application of digital imaging, next generation sequencing, and host response diagnostics and the impact of these technologies in the microbiology laboratory […]