Events during September 2024
Enabling ISO Accreditation for your POCT Service
13/09/2024
How to prepare for an inspection, meet UKAS standards and achieve accreditation
AMR IN FOCUS: ENGAGING WITH POLICYMAKERS ON AMR
16/09/2024
THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF WEBINARS SUPPORTING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASPECT OF THE MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY’S KNOCKING OUT AMR PROJECT. WITH THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON AMR COMING UP, THIS EVENT WILL DISCUSS WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THAT MEETING AS WELL AS KEY TIPS TO ENGAGING WITH POLICYMAKERS. Date(s) of Activity: 16 September, 2024
Training for Trainers (Verifiers)
20/09/2024
At our next training for trainers event, we will be giving information on the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile.
Focus Webinar: ICC & Cytology Cell Blocks
24/09/2024
This one-hour focused webinar will include the following subject matter:
• Brief discussion of the types of cytology cell blocks often requiring ICC demonstration
• Discussion of how cell block preparation influences optimal ICC staining performance
• Discussion of how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common ICC staining problems in cell blocks
• An outline of potential for false positive and negative results and regulatory compliance if performing ICC with companion diagnostics
• An outline of validation required and quality measures suitable for monitoring performance
• Brief discussion of the types of cytology cell blocks often requiring ICC demonstration
• Discussion of how cell block preparation influences optimal ICC staining performance
• Discussion of how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common ICC staining problems in cell blocks
• An outline of potential for false positive and negative results and regulatory compliance if performing ICC with companion diagnostics
• An outline of validation required and quality measures suitable for monitoring performance