[Live Webinar] The Cost of Poor Laboratory Safety (Online CE Course)

Author: Dan Scungio, MLS(ASCP), SLS, CQA(ASQ) and Jason P. Nagy, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CMQLS
Reviewer: Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification): 1 hour(s)
Approved through 8/20/2028
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Credit Hours - Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety: 1 hour(s)
Approved through 8/20/2028

Objectives

  • Identify the various types of costs of poor laboratory safety practices.
  • Relate the cost of poor safety buy-in to culture erosion, increased turnover, and negative patient outcomes.
  • Develop strategies to strengthen safety culture, improve compliance, and to invest in proactive lab safety initiatives.

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information:
Dan Scungio, MLS(ASCP), SLS, CQA(ASQ) is a laboratory safety officer for Sentara Healthcare, a multi-hospital system in Virginia and North Carolina. As “Dan the Lab Safety Man,” he also serves as a laboratory safety consultant and speaker, providing education and training to laboratory professionals worldwide.
Jason P. Nagy, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CMQLS is a laboratory safety coordinator for Sentara Healthcare, a hospital system with laboratories throughout Virginia and North Carolina. He is an experienced Technical Specialist with a background in biotechnology, molecular biology, clinical laboratories, and, most recently, a focus on laboratory safety.  
The authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at MediaLab by Vastian. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education. 

How to Subscribe
MLS & MLT Comprehensive CE Package
Includes 340 CE courses, most popular
$109Add to cart
Pick Your Courses
Up to 8 CE hours
$55Add to cart
Histology CE Package$69Add to cart
Histology CE User Increase$69Add to cart
Individual course$25Add to cart