Successful Laboratory Leadership: Taking Action and Getting Result - LMDLDRSHP12Q.2016
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This activity is intended for pathology laboratory medical directors, section supervisors or managers, and anyone interested in learning more about laboratory management and operations.

Credit Type: CE, CME, SAM, CPD
Duration: 3 hours
Launch Date: December 13, 2016
Expiration Date: December 11, 2019 12:00 AM (ET)
Pricing: Resident Fee: $30.00
MOC Category: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care, Professionalism, Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Re-Released Activity
This activity was originally released as Leadership Essentials (SAM eligible) and was available between May 16, 2011 and May 14, 2014. The contents were reviewed in October, 2013. The activity was re-released as LMD: Leading the Laboratory (SAM eligible) and was available between May 15, 2014 and December 12, 2016. The content was reviewed in May 2016. If you completed the previous version, you are NOT eligible to claim CME/SAM credit for completing this updated version.

Description
This activity focuses on the many leadership roles and responsibilities of the laboratory medical director. Through situational scenarios, you will gain an understanding of how to broaden your sphere of influence for the benefit of patient care and laboratory needs, use change management techniques to support needed improvements, analyze a budget, build a business case, use strategic planning tools to make key decisions, delegate tasks, and avoid legal action related to staff behavior. Methods, tools, and related regulatory requirements are covered.

Objectives
After completing this SAM eligible activity and post-test, you should be able to:

  1. Recognize opportunities to become involved in key organizational groups to ensure that laboratory and patient care needs are represented.
  2. Use change management principles and techniques to implement laboratory improvements.
  3. Use data to analyze the laboratory’s budget and create business cases to justify laboratory needs.
  4. Interpret laboratory productivity and efficiency measurements.
  5. Use strategic planning tools and methodologies to make key decisions.
  6. Follow organizational and legal hiring, employment, and performance assessment policies.
  7. Describe how to delegate tasks.

CME/CE Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE (Continuing Education for non-physicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the American Board of Pathology’s (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs).

This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Section 3 Credit
Accreditation in Canada: This event is an Accredited Self Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Canadian Association of Pathologists - Association Canadienne des Pathologistes (CAP-APC). You may claim a maximum of 3 hour(s) equivalent to 9 credit(s).

Passing Requirements
You have a total of three opportunities to take and pass the post-test. If you correctly answer 70% or more of the post-test items, you may claim credit. CME/SAM credit can be applied to the American Board of Pathology (ABP) Self-Assessment Module (SAM) requirements. The AMA requires that you pass the post-test in an enduring program to claim credit; therefore, if you do not pass, you cannot claim credit.

Attention Canadian Participants: You have three opportunities to take and pass the post-test. If you do not pass the post-test after three attempts, you may still claim CPD credit (self-assessment program credits) for this activity. Please contact a representative of the CAP Learning Division at 800-323-4040, Option 1 or education@cap.org with the name of this activity and the date completed to request a Letter of Participation.

Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
Education Division
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

CAP Learning has recognized that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online assessment portion of this activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the CAP Learning Division at 800-323-4040, Option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation is available December 13, 2016 and will expire on December 11, 2019 12:00 AM (ET). You MUST claim credit by this date/time.





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Successful Laboratory Leadership: Taking Action and Getting Result