The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP) will be conducting a joint meeting with the Malaysian College of Pathologists (CPath) and the Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of RCPAQAP.

Overview:

RCPAQAP has long supported Malaysian laboratories, and this meeting will provide participants with information on current issues that impact laboratories, patients, and the health system. The meeting will consist of lectures and panels with experts to answer questions on specific topics.

Spots are limited and will fill quickly. We strongly encourage you to sign up now to avoid disappointment and secure your place.

Target Audience:

Pathologists, Medical Scientists, Technicians and Academics

Participants should obtain deeper insights into contemporary issues with the following:

QC and EQA
Laboratory cyber security
Changes with the new ISO 15189:2022 Standard
The economics of community screening tests
Lessons for the pandemic
Providing optimal pathology services for non-communicable disease monitoring

Included:

Complimentary registration
Certificate of Attendance
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Question and Answer opportunities

Program:

Tuesday 11 June 2024
0830 - 0900	Registration
0900 - 0915	Welcome & Introduction	Dr Tony Badrick/ Gertrude Ting
0915 - 0925	Celebration of 35th RCPAQAP Anniversary	RCPAQAP, DKSH, MCPATH and MACB
0925 - 0955	Beyond Compliance: EQAs Role in Patient Risk Management	Ms Zoe Vayanos
0955 -1025	PoCT Unleashed: Unravelling Point-of-Care Testing Management	Mr Peter Graham
1025 -1045	Morning Tea
1045 - 1115	Challenges in Sustaining Quality Standards	Prof Yasmin A Malik
1115 - 1145	Digital Defences: Safeguarding Pathology from Digital Threats	Mr Derek Holzhauser
1145 - 1215	Lessons learned from Covid	Prof Dr Syafinaz bt Amin Nordin
1215 - 1255	Panel Session: Key Impact of ISO 15189: 2022 Standard Moderator : Dr Raja Elina	Department of Standards Malaysia, Assessors, Auditees
1255 - 1400	Lunch
1400 - 1430	Patient Data Moving Average	Dr. Mohd Jamsani b. Mat Salleh
1430 – 1500	Challenges and Solutions in Lot-to-Lot Verification	Dr. Loh Tze Ping
1500 - 1530	HPV Screening	Dr Zakiah Mohd Said
1530 - 1550	Afternoon Tea
1550 - 1620	Why is our current practice of QC and EQA failing?	Dr Tony Badrick
1620 - 1650	Lab test screening and the Health Economic impact	Dr. Nor Zam Azihan b. Mohd Hassan
1650 - 1720	Panel Session: Role of Laboratory in managing NCDs Moderator : Dr Tengku Norita	Panelist : Endocrinologist, Public & Private pathology lab, RCPAQAP Dr Tony Badrick
1720	Closing

By participating in RCPAQAP EQA programs, you join a community committed to advancing the field of pathology improving patient outcomes.

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