Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) will be moderating the first Global Summit on Best Practices in Preanalytics taking place this October in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 3-day event, organized and conducted by Greiner BioOne North America, immerses laboratory directors, phlebotomy supervisors, nursing supervisors and other healthcare professionals in high-level strategy sessions designed to help them improve patient outcomes through proper preanalytic technique and effective management.

The Summit agenda includes 23 presentations separated into two tracks: Overcoming Preanalytical Issues and Managing Your Staff to Success. Round table and panel discussions will also be conducted addressing challenges common to laboratory managers around the world. This year's panel discussion will explore and propose solutions on phlebotomy staff turnover.

Besides moderating the event, Ernst will also present "A Review of CLSI Standards and Most Recent Updates" in which he'll discuss recent changes to the industry's venipuncture standard (GP41). "The Global Summit picks up where our Phlebotomy Supervisor's Boot Camp left off, expanding it beyond our wildest imagination," says Ernst. "This takes preanalytical seminars to a whole new level."

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