ASFA/AABB: Challenges in Apheresis- Staffing and Maintaining Staff Competency
Program Code: 5414-RC
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
James W. Smith, MD, PhD, Oklahoma Blood Institute

SPEAKERS
Chris Anderson, Grant Thornton LLP
Patricia Jost Golden, RN, HP(ASCP)

DESCRIPTION
Maintaining staff and adequate competency is difficult for most jobs, but the specialized requirements for apheresis staff can be especially challenging. This session will deal with difficulties experienced in training and maintaining adequate staffing, the types of training required, and how competency and certification will enhance programs.