UPCOMING Events & Webinars

Improving STI Screening Access Across Gender Identities and Sexual Behaviors

Dr. Dina Greene will highlight critical gaps between STI screening guidelines and current testing practices, emphasizing how self-collected specimens can expand access and improve care. She will also walk through method validation experiments that support broader, more effective STI screening opportunities.

Vastian’s Way to Automate the Leapfrog Hospital Survey Binder, featuring guest presenter Missy Danforth, Senior Vice President, Health Care Ratings, The Leapfrog Group

Join our webinar to learn how Vastian’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Readiness solution simplify the Leapfrog Hospital Survey process. Discover how to automate your binder, assign process owners, and securely upload evidence to strengthen your hospital’s Quality and patient safety program.

Operis: The Missing Link Is Here — A New Application in the MediaLab by Vastian Platform

Discover how Operis connects every part of the lab — from suppliers and equipment to reagents, facilities, and audits — in one seamless platform. See how leading labs are transforming compliance and quality management through connected operations.

The Framework of Laboratory Regulation: Understanding CLIA and the Accreditation Landscape

Part 1 of From CLIA to Competency examines the history and purpose of CLIA, the differences between federal regulations and accreditation standards, and how organizations like CAP, TJC, and COLA interpret and enforce requirements. Attendees will learn how regulations and accreditation safeguard patient safety, ensure quality, and maintain compliance in clinical laboratories.

Navigating CLIA, CAP, TJC, and COLA: Common Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on January 22, 2026, for a webinar exploring the most common CLIA, CAP, TJC, and COLA deficiencies in laboratory inspections. Learn practical strategies to close compliance gaps, strengthen documentation, and improve patient safety.

Keeping It Clear: Best Practices for Laboratory Policies and Procedures

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on February 19, 2026, for a webinar on developing clear, compliant laboratory policies and procedures. Learn how to distinguish policies, procedures, and work instructions, meet CLIA and accrediting body requirements, and apply best practices for effective document management.

The QC Toolkit: Interpreting Results, Setting Ranges, and Applying Failure Rules

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on March 19, 2026, for a webinar on laboratory quality control. Learn how to interpret QC data with Levey-Jennings plots, set QC ranges, apply Westgard rules, and respond to failures to ensure accurate results, compliance, and patient safety.

Beyond QC: Lot-to-Lot Verifications and Proficiency Testing Best Practices

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on April 23, 2026, for a webinar on laboratory quality management. Learn how to design lot-to-lot verification processes, set acceptance criteria, and apply proficiency testing to predict and prevent failures while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The Human Factor: Competency Assessment Challenges and Opportunities

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on May 21, 2026, for a webinar on competency assessment in clinical labs. Explore regulatory requirements, common barriers, and practical strategies to improve staff competency programs while balancing specialization and compliance.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI Tools to Streamline Workflows and Documentation

Join Dr. Alec Saitman on June 18, 2026, for a webinar exploring how AI and large language models can transform laboratory operations. Learn how to draft policies, generate QC summaries, enhance competency assessments, and improve documentation while considering risks and regulatory factors.