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Lab Talks and Webinars
From Variability to Value: Advancing Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory
Thursday May 21, 2026 - 7 p.m.
- This webinar will demonstrate how core principles of the quality improvement (QI) paradigm can be applied within the laboratory setting to enhance patient outcomes and safety. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and sustain laboratory-based QI initiatives that achieve measurable improvement through the effective use of QI methodologies and tools. A real-world clinical vignette will be used to illustrate practical application and implementation strategies. Key concepts including root cause analysis, SMART aims, family of measures, and hierarchy of effectiveness, will be explored. The session emphasizes data-driven decision making and the alignment of QI projects with patient safety, clinical impact, and operational priorities.
Presenter:
Jennifer Taher, Ph.D., FCACB
Clinical Biochemist Mackenzie Health, Laboratory Services
Assistant Professor University of Toronto, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
ECGs Done Right: Practical Tips, Common Pitfalls, and Case Studies
Thursday July 16, 2026 - 7 p.m.
- Join us for a practical refresher on ECG basics, with a focus on proper lead placement, common pitfalls, and tips for capturing high quality readings. This session will explore why ECGs are done, how to minimize artifacts, and what to look for when assessing ECG quality in diverse patient populations. Examination of case studies will highlight how accurate technique plays a critical role in patient care.
Christine MacRae RCT RDCS CRA
CVT Program Coordinator & Professor
Mohawk College Institute of Applied Health Sciences
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