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Summary Next Steps. April 28-30, 2005 Omni Hotel at CNN Center Atlanta, GA. Infant. Child. Teen. Adult. Senior. Conference Proceedings. Full text on IQLM web-site – www.iqlm.org Highlights on Medscape from WebMD Updates in IQLM Newsletter. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Summary
Next Steps
Summary
Next Steps
April 28-30, 2005 Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Atlanta, GA
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Conference Proceedings
InfantInfant ChildChild TeenTeen AdultAdult SeniorSenior
● Full text on IQLM web-site – www.iqlm.org● Highlights on Medscape from WebMD ● Updates in IQLM Newsletter
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• Complete incorporation • Bylaws• Board of Directors• Board of Directors meeting
• Continue work on:• Quality indicators evaluation• Networks to collect timely information• Development/Posting of National Report Items
• Continue newsletter and Improve Web-site • Develop research and mentoring programs
Action Items for IQLM
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Series of Conferences with NQF 1. What Quality Laboratory Services Mean to
260+ organizations in NQF – Target 2005
2. What Quality Indicators/Performance Measures would be useful to assess laboratory service quality – Target 2005
3. What is the utility of tests currently used in laboratory services – Target 2006
4. What are appropriate incentives for quality laboratory services – Target 2006
Action Items for IQLM/NQF
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• Develop projects to work on priorities identified at partner meetings – Approved by BOD
• Translate results of What Quality Laboratory Services Mean
• Develop mentoring program for laboratory service providers
• Foster sharing of best practices across health care system
Action Items for IQLM Partner Councils
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• Contribute to process for identifying and transferring best practices
• Contribute to research program for improving laboratory services
• Improve communications, collaboration among all participants in laboratory services including patients
• Translate good ideas into practice
Action Items for IQLM Partner Councils
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• Become part of IQLM - Help create a new culture
• Incorporate best practices
• Assist with the research program trying to find ways to improve laboratory services
• Promote improved communication and collaboration especially with patients
Action Items for Institutions and Individuals
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Laboratory Networks
QualityIndicators
NationalReport
Awards
Develop indicators and
monitor progress
Develop networks of laboratories and partners
Create an awards and grants program
Identify issues and best practices
Institute for Quality in Laboratory MedicineInstitute for Quality in Laboratory Medicine
ResearchMentoring
and Implementing
Conferences and Pilot Studies
Promote and Facilitate
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Institute for Quality in Laboratory Medicine Promoting an Integrated System of Services within and across boundaries
Within institutions
Across boundaries of public / private organizations
Pre-analytic Analytic Post-Analytic
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Laboratory Professionals
Clinicians Patients
Manufacturers Government
Accrediting Bodies
Improve Laboratory Testing
and Services
Institute for Quality in Laboratory Medicine
Teamwork
Payers
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• Individuals – participate in IQLM activities locally
• Organizations – sponsor projects/activities and offer financial or in kind support
• CDC seed funding for next two years and technical assistance – need additional support
• Projects and Next conference – Determined by BOD
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• Acknowledgements – Great people everywhere
• Resources - ?
• Collaborate – We know what to do, let’s do it
• Communicate - Share what works & teach others
• Take Home – Spirit of cooperation, commitment
Thanks for participating Thanks for participating
• Sign up for the IQLM Newsletter
• Look for opportunities to get involved
• Make a commitment