Root Cause Analysis in the Histology Laboratory

Recorded On: 09/14/2021

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Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of non-conformance issues in the laboratory. Root cause is the fundamental, underlying reason for a problem. This workshop will help the attendee identify the cause of a problem, solve it, and prevent it from occurring again. This saves your laboratory time, money, and resources. A didactic power point will describe and define Root Cause and Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA). Hands-on practice for the laboratory will discuss how to address using a robust root cause analysis process to include 5 Whys, FMEA and Fishbone technique among a few tools. Lastly, the audience will leave with tools to use in their own laboratories.

CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase.   

Kathleen Dwyer, HT(ASCP)

Kathy is the Corporate Quality Director of Medical Quality Assessment for Quest Diagnostics.  In addition, she was the AP manager at Methodist Hospital of Dallas.

Debra Siena, HT(ASCP),QIHC

Technical Manager

Statlab Medical Products

Debbie Siena has served as Technical Support Manager for StatLab Medical Products since September, 2010. Debbie has over 25 years of experience in IHC, routine histology and currently focuses on troubleshooting product issues in partnership with customers and suppliers, educating sales and customer service team members on IHC, histology, and overseeing our Customer Outreach Program. Prior to StatLab, Debbie was with Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. for seven years as a Technical Marketing Representative, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist, Area Support Manager and Key Account Technical Specialist with the Corporate and Major Account Team. While at Ventana, Debbie was a multiple award winner, including Technical Specialist of the Year, Technical Specialist of the Quarter, and President’s Club member. Prior to Ventana, Debbie was the Manager of the Anatomic Pathology Department at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas for seven years and served as Supervisor of Histology at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. While at Children’s Medical Center, Debbie was responsible for development of the IHC and ISH procedures and techniques. Debbie is very active in continuing education and has presented numerous educational workshops at the state and national level as well as multiple teleconferences for NSH.

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Open to view video. Learning Objectives: 1) In this WS the attendees will understand how to perform a root cause analysis for a non-conformance in the histology laboratory as required by CAP. 2) Usable Quality tools will be used to perform a proper root cause analysis. 3) Upon completion of a comprehensive root cause analysis a correct action and preventive action.
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Root Cause Analysis in the Histology Laboratory
1.00 CEUs credit  |  Certificate available
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