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JUNE 2012

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	JUNE ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE: FRIDAY BEFORE ISSUE DATE, 5 PM ET FEATURES: COVER STORY—A Guide to IT Troubleshooting A checklist for technologists to have handy that addresses items such as recording the usage so the cause of the problem becomes clear, how to reproduce the problem to determine is the LIS manager needs to get involved, and more. Must-Have Microbiology Tools, Tests What are the latest and greatest tests coming onto the scene? What do they mean to lab professionals? Which tests offer the highest quality and are most specific. Ergonomics in the Lab Several initiatives can be made in the lab to improve the ergonomics and safety of each technologist. Professional Development: How to Measure Success There are other ways to measure success beyond money and title. How are benchmarks of success measured?
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	JUNE 4 Blood Products The implementation of Lean led the Miami Children's Hospital to save a precious commodity. Serving With Honor Laboratory professionals in the military face unique challenges and opportunities. Student & New Grad Center There are many similarities between dating and interviewing, including a common goal: make a good impression. 21st Century Challenges With antibiotic resistance and a public view all germs are bad, ASM is front and center to educate citizens and ensure viability of the profession. New to the Market: ABBOTT ESA Chagas Lab Leaders JUNE 11 Small Packages Examining the unique challenges of supervising a small laboratory. Multimedia: Laughs for the Lab Cartoons detect lighter side of laboratories. Compliance By Design: Avoid Rolling Risky Dice Well-designed risk management activities prevent chance. Labs Around the Globe: Poland JUNE 18 POCT Examining implications of POC informatics and coding requirements. On the Road ADVANCE profiles the traveling technologist career. Student & New Grad Center: Where to Start? Exploring career opportunities, from POLs to hospitals to reference laboratories. ADVANCE Insider: Laboratory Games New to the Market: Ventana's INFORM HER2 Dual ISH ASCT In Focus JUNE 25 ARRA HITECH and tips and tricks Fulfilling the structured data and LOINC coding component. Starting a Dialog The importance of communication in the workplace. Multimedia: Mobile Health Tell Us Your Lab Story: Ginger Baker ASCLS Voice

MAY 2012

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	MAY ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 4, 5 PM ET FEATURES: COVER STORY—Tools for the Tech, Part 2: Molecular Diagnostics Matthew Farber, PhD, FACMG, of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, offers thoughts about what laboratorians will be using in a hands-on sense as a new-generation of genetic testing comes into play. Personalized Medicine for Inherited Cancers Laboratory professionals are helping physicians treat inherited cancers with the best possible treatment course for each patient, using personalized genomic testing. Hematology Update Report on the Educators meeting on new technologies and trends. One new analyzer in particular, called Bloodhound, will be described (not FDA-approved yet). Phlebotomy in Review Many times individuals are transferred from one department to the phlebotomy department without any formal training. The trainer for these phlebotomists may not be updated with all the new and improved safety guidelines or updated standards and recommendations that are critical to the collection of blood. The most recent CLSI standards and guidelines are provided. Industry Recruitment, Retention Issues As the market for laboratorians widens and recruiting challenges increase, facilities are going to have to find new strategies on how to attract and retain workers.
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	WEBINARS: Lab Testing for Response to Aspirin Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Boone, the Boone Heart Institute, Denver, CO MAY 7 Rapid Response to HAIs Greater collaboration between labs and infection preventionists may hold the key to more effective management of some healthcare-associated infections. Skills Development Integrating technology to engage staff and improve skills into daily operations. Student & New Grad Center: Getting Your Footing Coping with feelings of unpreparedness while starting transitioning from student to professional. Compliance By Design: Preserving O Blood, Old Blood Sufficient inventories are to blood banks as satisfactory retention rates are to experienced staff. Lab Leaders: Angela Phillips MAY 14 Sample Lookback An essential but often forgotten part of quality management, a policy needed when a method failure is discovered. Multimedia: Photo Gallery ADVANCE offers a virtual tour of the histology laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Column: ASCT In Focus MAY 21 Six Sigmma in the Lab A laboratory manager outlines this performance improvement strategy. Student New Grad Center: Career Breakthrough From creating a résumé to using social media, researching facilities and preparing for an interview, marketing yourself into your first position in the laboratory. BSI: Pipetting Handbook ADVANCE compiles a host of resources on this basic laboratory function. NEW TO THE MARKET: Low Retention Tips VistaLab Technologies Inc. has expanded the tip offering for its Ovation and MLA product lines. MAY 28 Conference Coverage: ASM Preview Sample Rejection Examining the elements of a sample rejection policy, including essential definitions of retrievable and irretrievable, types of errors, and steps the laboratory can take to reduce future sample errors. Multimedia: Phlebotomy ADVANCE connects with experienced professionals who draw from pediatric patients. New To The Market: DxH SMS The UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer automates slide preparation. Column: ASCLS Voice