Addressing common nonconformances from AABB: Deep dive

This program is a continuation of the conversation from the September 18th, 2024 AABB eCast “Addressing Common Nonconformances from AABB and How to Prevent Them”. It will delve into the AABB Standard 2.0, a most common nonconformance for Resources. AABB Standard 2.0 themes with case studies to be presented by AABB’s accreditation and standards team. AABB standards and actual descriptions from assessment summary reports with documented nonconformances and objective evidence will be highlighted. The speakers will then expand discussion on tools used to prevent future nonconformances. Finally, AABB staff will discuss AABB resources for continuous process improvement.

Presented by

Melanie Sloan, MS, MT(ASCP) SBB, CQA(ASQ)
Senior Director, Accreditation and Quality
AABB, Bethesda, MD

Tracie Nichols, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, SBB,
Director, Compliance and Domestic Outreach, Accreditation and Quality
AABB, Bethesda, MD

Christopher Bocquet,
Senior Director, Standards Development and Quality Initiatives
AABB, Bethesda, MD

Learning objectives

After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

1. Identify Common themes involved with AABB Nonconformances to Standard 2.0-Resources: The facility shall have policies, processes, and procedures to ensure the provision of adequate resources to perform, verify, and manage all activities.
2. Describe the quality tools available on the AABB website and how they are best applied in a systematic approach to minimize and mitigate any identified nonconformances.
3. Discuss example scenarios strengths and weaknesses in the application of identified quality tools.
4. Describe Processes and Procedures meeting AABB Standard 2.0.

Registration

Registration includes access to both the live and on-demand version of this eCast. Registration for the live eCast will close 1 hour prior to the eCast start time. If you register after this time you will receive access to the on-demand eCast when it is available.

 For additional information and to register, visit the AABB event webpage. Please note: Registration fees are required for AABB events.