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PLENARY SESSIONS

Top 10 Preanalytical Threats to Accurate Results Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)
We’ll Be There For You! Showing The Public that MLPs Are Their Best Health Friends Jason Tetro
Beyond Gender Binaries: Ethical Reflections for the 21st Century Medical Laboratory Professional Ruby Shanker, MBBS, MHSc(Bioethics)
P04 - TBA TBA (P04)

AGENDA

Print Schedule

Registration Open

08:30AM-7:00PM Augustus Foyer

Breakfast

9:00-9:30AM Augustus Foyer

Best Practices in Tube Handling + What Would You Do?

W01

9:30AM-12:30PM

Martis

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)
Becoming a Better BS (Bad Science) Detector: Practical tools for becoming an effective scrutinizer of published scientific information

W02

9:30AM-12:30PM

Luna

Valentin Villatoro, MEd, BSc(MLS), MLT Amanda VanSpronsen, MSc, BSc(MLS), MLT

Lunch

12:30-1:30PM Augustus Foyer

Ten Commandments of Phlebotomy + Phlebotomy CSI (Injury case studies)

W03

1:30-4:30PM

Martis

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)
Save Lives by Investigating Workplace Incidents

W04

1:30-4:30PM

Luna

Eoin O’Grady, PhD, CRSP
Transfusion Medicine: “Capture” The Antibody! (Hands On/Wet Workshop)

W05

1:30-4:30PM

Solis

Marie-Hélène Robert, TM, RT Suzanne Cho, BSc(Pharmacology), MLT, SBBCM, Lean Certified

Welcome Reception

7:00-10:00PM Ariius Nightclub (located in Caesars Windsor)

Print Schedule

MANAGERS' INTENSIVE PROGRAM (MIP): This customized full-day program is designed for those who manage others in the lab.
Separate registration is required.

Registration Open

8:00AM-3:30PM Augustus Foyer

Breakfast

8:30-9:00AM Augustus III/IV

Opening Ceremonies & Keynote

9:00-10:45AM Augustus III/IV

Top 10 Preanalytical Threats to Accurate Results

P01

9:30-10:45AM

Augustus III/IV

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)

Refreshment break

10:45-11:30AM Exhibit Hall

Practical Insights into Developing Confidence and Competence with Financial Management

M01

11:30AM-12:45PM

Saturni

Vince D'Mello, BSc

Lunch

12:45-1:45PM Exhibit Hall

Performance Improvement Plan: Different perspectives

M02

1:45-3:00PM

Saturni

Marie-France Jemus, MLT, RT Melanie Fairfield, MLT

Refreshment Break

3:00-3:30PM Exhibit Hall

Human-Resource Framework for Top Talent Management

M03

3:30-4:45PM

Saturni

Kris Bailey, MLT, BA, Executive MBA, PMP, ICD.D

Exhibitors' Reception

5:00-7:00PM Exhibit Hall

Dine Around with CSMLS Board of Directors

7:00PM Sign Up at Registration

Print Schedule

Registration Open

8:00AM-3:30PM Augustus Foyer

Breakfast

8:30-9:00AM Augustus III/IV

Opening Ceremonies & Keynote

9:00-10:45AM Augustus III/IV

Top 10 Preanalytical Threats to Accurate Results

P01

9:30-10:45AM

Augustus III/IV

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)

Refreshment break

10:45-11:30AM Exhibit Hall

How to Improve Local Citizen-Centered Healthcare Services Using New Diagnostic and Laboratory Solutions

A01

11:30AM-12:45PM

Augustus III/IV

Martina Jürs, Reg. Biomedical scientist and Diploma of Public Administration (Health Management)
What you need to know about Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank

A02

11:30AM-12:45PM

Mercuri

Nicholas Dibdin, BSc, MLT, PMP
The Genetics of Hemoglobinopathies: Molecular detectives at work

A03

11:30AM-12:45PM

Martis

Betty Ann Hohenadel, BSc, MLT
State of the Art Technology in the Microbiology Laboratory

A04

11:30AM-12:45PM

Luna

Lucia Di Pietro-Dozois, BSc, MLT
VTE Screening and Diagnosis: The Role of D-dimer Testing vs. Imaging (sponsored by Stago)

A05

11:30AM-12:45PM

Solis

Paul Riley, PhD, MBA

Lunch

12:45-1:45PM Exhibit Hall

Delivering World-Class Customer Service

B01

1:45-3:00PM

Augustus III/IV

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)
Infectious Diseases in Southern Ontario

B02

1:45-3:00PM

Mercuri

W. David Colby, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Exploring Prenatal Genetics: Past, Present, Future

B03

1:45-3:00PM

Martis

Allison Belfall, BSc, MLT
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: Diagnostic Principles and Testing Methods

B04

1:45-3:00PM

Luna

Terence Litavec, MLT
Weak D, Partial D and Variant D: Limitations of Serological Testing and Promise of RHD Genotyping

B05

1:45-3:00PM

Solis

Bing Zhang, BSc, MLT, SBB

Refreshment Break

3:00-3:30PM Exhibit Hall

Comprehensive Surveillance of Drugs of Abuse by Multisegment Injection-Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry

C01

3:30-4:45PM

Augustus III/IV

Philip Britz-McKibbin, PhD
The New Era of Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Essentials for the practicing technologist

C02

3:30-4:45PM

Mercuri

Rita Selby, MD, FRCPC
Genetic Testing in Obstetrics and Gynecology: How laboratory assays impact providers and patients

C03

3:30-4:45PM

Martis

Melissa Hicks, MS, CGC
Become a BS (Bad Science) Detector!

C04

3:30-4:45PM

Luna

Valentin Villatoro, MEd, BSc(MLS), MLT Amanda VanSpronsen, MSc, BSc(MLS), MLT
Vector-Borne Villains: Is it Safe to Go Outdoors?

C05

3:30-4:45PM

Solis

Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC

Exhibitors' Reception

5:00-7:00PM Exhibit Hall

Dine Around with CSMLS Board of Directors

7:00PM Sign Up at Registration

Print Schedule

Morning Walk/Run

6:30-7:30AM TBA

Registration Open

8:00AM-3:30PM Augustus Foyer

Breakfast

8:30-9:00AM Augustus III/IV

CSMLS Annual General Meeting

9:00-10:00AM Augustus III/IV

We’ll Be There For You! Showing The Public that MLPs Are Their Best Health Friends

P02

10:00-11:15AM

Augustus III/IV

Jason Tetro

Refreshment break

11:15-11:45AM Exhibit Hall

The Evolution of Westgard Rules: The Past, Present and Future of QC

D01

11:45AM-1:00PM

Augustus III/IV

James O. Westgard, PhD, FACB
Student-Centered Learning in the Laboratory

D02

11:45AM-1:00PM

Mercuri

Judy Tran, HBSc, MLT, MBA (candidate)
Safety Leadership in Action

D03

11:45AM-1:00PM

Martis

Eoin O’Grady, PhD, CRSP
Reforming Laboratory Services in New Brunswick: Our challenges and future outlook

D04

11:45AM-1:00PM

Luna

Yves Goudreau, MHSA
Digital Pathology: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask!

D05

11:45AM-1:00PM

Saturni

Lisa Manning, MLT, BSc.

Lunch

1:00-2:00PM Exhibit Hall

TBA (E01)

E01

2:00-3:15PM

Augustus III/IV

Choosing Wisely at NYGH - Spreading the Word

E02

2:00-3:15PM

Mercuri

Manuel Giraldo, MHA, CHE, BSc, MLT    
Simulation through Gaming

E03

2:00-3:15PM

Martis

Cynthia Rennick, MLT
Addressing the Risks of Disinfection: Let’s Right those Wrongs

E04

2:00-3:15PM

Luna

Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC
New CSA Group Standard on the Validation of Laboratory-Developed Tests (CSA Z316.8)

E05

2:00-3:15PM

Saturni

Carol Cheung, MD, PhD, JD, FRCPC

Refreshment Break

3:15-3:30PM Augustus Foyer

Beyond Gender Binaries: Ethical Reflections for the 21st Century Medical Laboratory Professional

P03

3:30-4:45PM

Augustus III/IV

Ruby Shanker, MBBS, MHSc(Bioethics)

Shuttle pick up for President's Dinner (Caesars Lobby)

6:00PM

President's Roaring '20's Dinner & Dance

7:00PM-00:00AM

The City Grill (375 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor)

Shuttles will be available starting at 10pm back to Caesars

Print Schedule

Morning Walk/Run

6:30-7:30AM TBA

Registration Open

8:00-10:30AM Augustus Foyer

Breakfast

8:00-8:30AM Augustus III/IV

CSMLS Open Forum

8:30-10:00AM Augustus III/IV

Responding to a Crisis: Opioid use in Windsor-Essex County

F01

10:00-11:15PM

Augustus III/IV

Eric Nadalin, MHK Ramsey D'Souza, MPH
Finding My Way Out of the Abyss

F02

10:00-11:15PM

Mercuri

Rachelle Kingsler, MLT
Winning the Quality Improvement Race through the Ontario Transfusion Quality Improvement Plan and Choosing Wisely Canada

F03

10:00-11:15PM

Martis

Denise Evanovitch, MLT, Dipl. Adult Ed.
Current Clinical Utilization of High Sensitivity Troponin

F04A

10:00-11:15PM

Luna

Joe Bottos
Clinical IT in Today's Laboratory: The Sky is the Limit

F04B

10:00-11:15PM

Luna

Tamer Zeitoun
Personalized Medicine, Artificial Intelligence Systems and the Medical Laboratory Sciences

F05

10:00-11:15PM

Saturni

Peter J. Bridge, PhD, FCCMG, FACMG

Refreshment Break

11:15-11:30AM Augustus Foyer

Wastewater Management in the Lab: Case Study on Sodium Azide

G01

11:30AM-12:45PM

Augustus III/IV

Louise Nagy, MCert, BSc, COHS
Research and RESPECT (Research Educates, Serves Patients, Engages and Creates careers for Technologists)

G02

11:30AM-12:45PM

Mercuri

Patricia Johnson, BSc, MLT, ART
Learning to Love Quality Systems Through Active Involvement For All Staff

G03

11:30AM-12:45PM

Martis

Julie Coffey, MLT, ART, CQA, CMQ/OE
The Journey of Managing Amniotic Fluid pH Testing in Obstetrics: Creation of a quality framework to satisfy accreditation standards

G04

11:30AM-12:45PM

Luna

Robert Kerekes, MLT
Chicken & Floor Wax - The Secret to Employee Engagement

G05

11:30AM-12:45PM

Saturni

Christine Bruce, BHA, MLT, CLQM, LSSBB

Lunch and Closing Ceremonies

12:45-1:45PM Augustus III/IV

P04 - TBA

P04

1:45-03:00PM

Augustus III/IV

TBA (P04)

Closing Reception

3:00-4:00PM Augustus Foyer

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