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- Stevon Burrell
Funding for medical students, smarter antimicrobial testing, and a push for lab emergency plans. All coming up next on the Path News Network Daily Edition. This is the Path News Network Daily Edition, powered by the College of American Pathologists. I'm Stevon Burrell. It's Thursday, October 2nd, and here are today's headlines. Medical students can now apply for the CAP Foundation Sparking Interest in Pathology Award. The grant offers up to $500 for projects that showcase pathology, from student groups to guest speakers to networking events. Applications close December 17th. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 9th. CAP and CLSI are teaming up for a webinar called Getting in the Zone, Maximizing AST Proficiency Testing. Dr. Laurel Glaser and Dr. Samia Naccache will cover common pitfalls, breakpoint updates, and ways labs can strengthen their processes. The session is free for CAP members with promo code ASTCAP2025. What happens when disaster strikes and a lab isn't ready? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General says every clinical lab should be prepared. and is calling for mandatory emergency plans. Dr. Diana Cardona, a CAP governor, said, labs agree, but need more support. She said, quote, emergency preparedness is critical to patient care, but labs need resources and clear guidance to do it right. And finally, Guam Memorial Hospital's lab has achieved 26 straight years of CAP accreditation. Inspectors praise the team's safety measures, staff qualifications, and overall quality control. Administrator Lillian Perez-Posadas said, quote, The achievement reflects our promise to uphold the best standards of quality and accuracy for our patients while honoring the community we serve. That's all for today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify and catch more news in our newsletters every Tuesday and Thursday. We'll be back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern with more CAP updates. For The Daily Edition, I'm Stevon Burrell. Have a great day.
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- Stevon Burrell
Funding for medical students, smarter antimicrobial testing, and a push for lab emergency plans. All coming up next on the Path News Network Daily Edition. This is the Path News Network Daily Edition, powered by the College of American Pathologists. I'm Stevon Burrell. It's Thursday, October 2nd, and here are today's headlines. Medical students can now apply for the CAP Foundation Sparking Interest in Pathology Award. The grant offers up to $500 for projects that showcase pathology, from student groups to guest speakers to networking events. Applications close December 17th. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 9th. CAP and CLSI are teaming up for a webinar called Getting in the Zone, Maximizing AST Proficiency Testing. Dr. Laurel Glaser and Dr. Samia Naccache will cover common pitfalls, breakpoint updates, and ways labs can strengthen their processes. The session is free for CAP members with promo code ASTCAP2025. What happens when disaster strikes and a lab isn't ready? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General says every clinical lab should be prepared. and is calling for mandatory emergency plans. Dr. Diana Cardona, a CAP governor, said, labs agree, but need more support. She said, quote, emergency preparedness is critical to patient care, but labs need resources and clear guidance to do it right. And finally, Guam Memorial Hospital's lab has achieved 26 straight years of CAP accreditation. Inspectors praise the team's safety measures, staff qualifications, and overall quality control. Administrator Lillian Perez-Posadas said, quote, The achievement reflects our promise to uphold the best standards of quality and accuracy for our patients while honoring the community we serve. That's all for today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify and catch more news in our newsletters every Tuesday and Thursday. We'll be back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern with more CAP updates. For The Daily Edition, I'm Stevon Burrell. Have a great day.
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