Linda Goossen, Ph.D., MT(ASCP) Chair, ASCLS Government Affairs Committee The recent international occurrences of Ebola and Zika viruses have reinvigorated the national interest in biosafety and biosecurity in medical and research laboratories. The term “biosecurity” has been used in different contexts and has acquired different meanings for people with different backgrounds. WHO and the American…
Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) Millions of patients are on blood thinners to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke and other life-threatening complications. Because laboratory tests are critical to determine and monitor their dosage, drawing their blood regularly is essential to their well-being. Yet those who draw and handle their samples can easily…
As the 2016-2017 ASCLS Student Forum Officers we would like to introduce ourselves. Greetings! My name is Savannah McPherson, and I will be serving as your 2016-2017 Student Forum Chair. I am thrilled to be able to serve ASCLS in this capacity but also to serve you, the future of Clinical Laboratory Science(CLS). I was…
The New Professionals and New Members Forum is showcasing a member who exhibits pride in ASCLS, demonstrates hard work, and has excellent leadership skills. For this issue, we would like to spotlight Gretchen Brocksmith. Gretchen received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2008. She began working…
by Suzanne Campbell, ASCLS President 2016-2017 ASCLS President Suzanne Campbell presented her vision for the future of the Society during her President’s Acceptance Speech to the House of Delegates in Philadelphia. It is an honor and privilege to serve as YOUR ASCLS president for the upcoming year. Thank you for believing in me and allowing…
“In light of the recent Executive Order on travel into the United States, I would like to assure the members of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science that the organization will continue to support, encourage and applaud the diversity of our members,” said ASCLS President Suzanne Campbell. “We recognize the knowledge, talent and expertise…
The updated versions of the Entry Level Curriculum for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) and Entry Level Curriculum for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) are available for purchase in the ASCLS Online Store. We have a variety of formats available to meet your needs: Institutional Licensed Versions Single User Licensed Versions Curricula for Individual Disciplines Complete Set…
Even though we are just half way through the society year, we are already looking forward to our next year that begins at the Annual Meeting in San Diego this summer. Applications are now open for a number of volunteer opportunities that begin this spring as well as the national committee appointments for terms beginning…
It is our great pleasure to inform you that the efforts you made to alert the VA to problems with the agency’s proposed rule expanding the authority for APRNs to “perform and supervise” laboratory testing has met with success. Tomorrow, the VA will publish the final personnel regulations in the Federal Register with changes ASCLS…