{"id":62,"date":"2014-02-24T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T08:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2018-03-20T02:00:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T02:00:21","slug":"sessions-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/convention-schedule\/sessions-information\/","title":{"rendered":"The Session Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"conventitle\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1469 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Info-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Info-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Info-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Info-318x318.png 318w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Info.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Take in the View<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Just like the spectacular view just before a JUMP, we are sure you will be equally stunned by the program we have arranged.\u00a0 It&#8217;s time to step out onto that ledge&#8230;heart-pumping, adrenaline-rushing&#8230; and take in the view because we have been preparing a convention that is both breath-taking and challenging at the same time!\u00a0 Making the JUMP can be scary but we are sure you will be impressed with the knowledge of our speakers, the diversity of the topics and the potential to change your life!<\/p>\n<p>The Program Booklet will be available soon and will be mailed out to all ASCLS-Idaho members. \u00a0We will also make the Program Booklet available online for your convenience. \u00a0 We request that you bring your copy of the Program Booklet to the convention with you for reference.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>If you would like to receive a Program Booklet and you are not yet a member of ASCLS-Idaho, please contact <a href=\"mailto:dstumpf138@gmail.com\">Diane Stumpf<\/a> to be added to the distribution list.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1540 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png\" alt=\"LineBlue\" width=\"900\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png 1024w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-300x29.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-768x74.png 768w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-250x24.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-150x15.png 150w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue.png 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1550\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThKeynote-300x226.png\" alt=\"ThKeynote\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThKeynote-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThKeynote-199x150.png 199w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThKeynote-150x113.png 150w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThKeynote.png 357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS:\u00a0 Customer Service: What\u2019s in it for Me?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong><em>Ch\u00e9rie V. Petersen, BA, Distance Education Program Coordinator, ARUP Laboratories, Institute for Learning<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, 1:15-2:45pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ARUP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This workshop speaks to the commitment each and every one of us needs to embrace to put customer service best practices into action. There is no doubt, and no shortage of statistical proof, that exceptional customer service is the differentiating factor in market growth, customer retention, and basic industry competitiveness. However, if employees don\u2019t directly connect the benefits of service-oriented behavior to their job and personal satisfaction, little hope for progress exists.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will come to recognize the positive outcomes related to making a personal commitment to service excellence principles and will engage in activities specifically designed to create a paradigm shift\u2014moving from executing activities mandated by management and simply fulfilling job responsibilities to regarding service excellence principles as a means of validating patients, physicians, colleagues, and, more importantly, themselves.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1447 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A1-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A1-3.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A1-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Monitor Heparin with Confidence<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Sandy Gardner, BS MT(ASCP)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 Siemens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A discussion covering\u00a0 the use of heparin as an anticoagulant and how Unfractionated and Low Molecular Weight Heparin are monitored. The advantages and disadvantages of using the aPTT assay to monitor Unfractionated Heparin will be explored, as well as studies showing that the Heparin anti-Xa assay for monitoring Unfractionated Heparin can improve hospital workflow and provide better patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1555 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A2-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A2-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/A2-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Concepts in Quality Control Data Management<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Thomasine Newby BS, MT(ASCP)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 Bio-Rad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The seminar covers errors \u2013 including pre, post, and analytical errors.\u00a0 I go over steps to a QC plan including choosing controls, setting means and SDs, rules, and troubleshooting.\u00a0 I discuss graphs and how to use them in troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1540\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png\" alt=\"LineBlue\" width=\"900\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png 1024w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-300x29.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-768x74.png 768w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-250x24.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-150x15.png 150w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue.png 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1556 size-full alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/FriKeynote.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/FriKeynote.png 357w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/FriKeynote-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/FriKeynote-199x150.png 199w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/FriKeynote-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>FRIDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS:\u00a0\u00a0Finding Your Professional B.A.S.E.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Holly Weinberg, MLS(ASCP)<sup>CM<\/sup>, SH<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 9:30-10:30am<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.0<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ASCLS-Idaho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This session will look at ways to make your career more meaningful by JUMP-ing into new opportunities and challenges. We will look at how you can take the next step and improve your professional satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1557 size-full alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B1-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B1-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Earlier Prediction of Patient Risk for Acute Kidney Injury<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong><em>Jared Jaeger, PhD, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 Ortho Clinical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Attendees will gain a broader understanding of the incidence and implications of acute kidney injury. They will also learn about new biomarkers that can predict acute kidney injury, allowing physicians to intervene and potentially avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with the condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1558 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B2-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B2-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B2-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Hematology Case Studies: Every Picture Tells a Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Jason Anderson, MPH, MT(ASCP), Field Product Specialist, Sysmex America Inc.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 Sysmex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This program will introduce its participants to new advances in automated Hematology cell counting. Case studies will illustrate new technologies designed to enhance detection of normal cells, as well as abnormal cells, in both whole blood and body fluid samples. We will also discuss how enhanced technologies can benefit the patient and clinician, as well as provide efficiency in your hematology workflow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1559 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B3-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B3-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B3-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Be Brave! Seek the Challenge!! Why You and Advocacy Are So Important to Our Profession!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Debbie Shell, MLS(ASCP)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ASCLS-Idaho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The past year has been filled with legislative and regulatory issues impacting clinical laboratories; some are the same old things we\u2019ve been discussing for years (but with a new twist, of course!), and some are new \u201cwho\u2019d a thunk it\u201d topics (including the nursing equivalency to MLS issue!). We\u2019ll discuss where we go from here on issues affecting us, and try to figure out what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1560 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B4-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B4-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B4-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Making the Leap: From Basepairs to Breakthroughs in the Molecular Field<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Erin Pepple, BS MLS (ASCP) <sup>CM<\/sup>, St. Luke\u2019s Core Lab<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 2:00-3:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor: St Luke&#8217;s Health System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>DNA detection has evolved over the past few decades and is now available to all types of laboratories. These techniques include PCR, real-time PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, and nicking enzyme amplification reaction. This session will provide a general overview of various molecular techniques and describe benefits and limitations for several platforms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1561 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B5-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B5-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B5-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<strong>Trauma and Massive Transfusion<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><em><strong>Dr. Walter E. Kelley, D.O., FCAP, American Red Cross<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 2:00-3:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dr. Kelley will use a case studies, literature review and comparisons of current practices for handling traumas and massive transfusions.\u00a0 He will discuss the ABO considerations in such cases as well as describing the literature concerning the transfusion of Group A plasma transfusions.\u00a0 Finally, he will explain the role of plasma in treating trauma situations and massive transfusions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1563 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B6-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B6-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/B6-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Insights on Inhibitor Studies and Factor Assays<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Kathie Gibbs, MT(ASCP)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, 2:00-3:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ARUP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Review of pre-analytical variables that can negatively influence the accuracy of coagulation testing.\u00a0\u00a0 Rational for performing mixing studies and interpretation of results will be discussed.\u00a0 Clot-based factor assay principals and some of the stumbling blocks encountered when testing will be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1540\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png\" alt=\"LineBlue\" width=\"900\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-1024x99.png 1024w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-300x29.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-768x74.png 768w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-250x24.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue-150x15.png 150w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineBlue.png 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1564 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/EdForum.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/EdForum.png 357w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/EdForum-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/EdForum-199x150.png 199w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/EdForum-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Educating our Future Professionals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Rachel Hulse, MS, MLS(ASCP) CM Idaho State University, MLS Program Director<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 8:00-9:00am<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.0<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ISU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Educating our future professionals is not a one man&#8230;or woman job.\u00a0 It takes commitment from each of us whether we are educators, trainers, mentors or friends.\u00a0 Come join the conversation about what has been going on in the MLS Program at Idaho State University. We need your voice and input to tackle challenges, and implement future positive change!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1605 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPNM.png\" alt=\"NPNM\" width=\"357\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPNM.png 357w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPNM-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPNM-199x150.png 199w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPNM-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/>Life After College<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Mechelle Reeve MLS(ASCP)CM\u00a0 and Kate DeAngelo MLS(ASCP)CM<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 8:00-9:00am<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.0<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ISU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This session is geared towards students and new professionals detailing life after graduation. Topics to be discussed include Having Successful Clinical Rotations, Taking the BOC (Board of Certification) Exam, Resources for Finding Jobs in Idaho, Interview Skills, Landing the Job, Maintaining CEs (Continuing Education credits), ASCLS, and Leadership Academy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1565 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/GeneralSession.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/GeneralSession.png 357w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/GeneralSession-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/GeneralSession-199x150.png 199w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/GeneralSession-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>ISU Graduate Thesis Presentations<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Hollie Bearce, MS,\u00a0MLS(ASCP)<sup>CM <\/sup>and TBD<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 9:15-10:15am<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.0<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ISU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Hollie Bearce, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The impending clinical laboratory science (CLS) workforce shortage is well documented; approximately 40% of the workforce is expected to retire in the next 10 years; the current graduation rate of MLS students from NAACLS-accredited academic programs is insufficient. This is partially due to the closure of 70% of NAACLS-accredited clinical laboratory science academic programs since 1970. The training received during the transition from student to new professional is critical; this is especially true as the laboratory is becoming increasingly complex.\u00a0To study the effects of this trend in Idaho, we sent a survey to all 27 CAH laboratory managers, of whom 21 responded. The survey focused on three domains: hospital information, laboratory personnel demographics, and clinical laboratory education.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1566 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C1-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C1-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>HLA \u2013 Playing with Matches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong><em>Shonna Sims, MBA,\u00a0 ARC<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 10:30am-12:00pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor: ARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This session will give an overview of what may cause refractoriness, especially for patients who have developed HLA antibodies.\u00a0 It will also look at different methods to provide support for these patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1567 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C2-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C2-2.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/C2-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Bug Squad:\u00a0 Antimicrobial Stewardship Case Studies<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\"><strong>Sherri Tolley, MLS (ASCP)<\/strong><\/span><i> <\/i><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 10:30am-12:00pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Demonstrate the value of an antibiotic stewardship team toward improving patient care outcomes through presentation of case studies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1568 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-1.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>The Scientific Assembly<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #c6db58;\">Idaho State University MLS Students<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday, 2:00-3:30pm<\/li>\n<li>PACE Credits:\u00a0 1.5<\/li>\n<li>Level:\u00a0 Basic<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sponsor:\u00a0 ISU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>As an incentive for you to attend, we are offering the chance to win a\u00a0 $150 VISA Gift Card just for attending!\u00a0 All registrants that stay for the Scientific Assembly will earn a Networking Ticket and have their names entered into a drawing for this cool prize.\u00a0 Come show support for our ISU students and perhaps you will walk away with this coveted prize!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We are excited to announce that the Scientific Assembly will follow the Business Luncheon this year, rounding out a three-day spree of JUMP-ing in and learning, networking and learning some more at the ASCLS-Idaho Spring Convention.<\/p>\n<p>The ISU Medical Laboratory Science students will be leading discussions on a variety of topics developed from their research projects. They have studied hard to bring engaging and interesting information to our convention.\u00a0 The Scientific Assembly will be in a round table format and participants will be able to move quickly from presentation to presentation.\u00a0 We hope you will attend the Scientific Assembly and show support for our students and the wonderful program we have at ISU.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1538 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line.png 600w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-300x29.png 300w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-250x24.png 250w, http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-150x15.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take in the View &nbsp; Just like the spectacular view just before a JUMP, we are sure you will be equally stunned by the program we have arranged.\u00a0 It&#8217;s time to step out onto that ledge&#8230;heart-pumping, adrenaline-rushing&#8230; and take in the view because we have been preparing a convention that\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/convention-schedule\/sessions-information\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1469,"parent":882,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-62","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"version-history":[{"count":193,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1747,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions\/1747"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/asclsidaho.org\/Spring_Convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}