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Term: 2021
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A closer look at the potential impact of emerging therapies

By Editor on 11/24/2023

A closer look at the potential impact of emerging therapiesThe IQMH Bone Marrow surveys allow IQMH to share a variety of interesting and educational cases, which promotes quality improvement through inter-laboratory comparison of participants’ responses and provides an external reference for a facility’s own quality assurance purposes.

Fostering inclusive language in medical diagnostics to promote safer care for all

By Editor on 11/22/2023

Fostering inclusive language in medical diagnostics to promote safer care for allAt the 2023 Ontario Society for Clinical Chemists (OSCC) Annual Scientific Meeting, IQMH's Scientific Committee members, Danijela Konforte and Lei Fu, shared insights from the 2022 Chemistry patterns-of-practice survey, exploring current trends in pre-analytical and analytical practices related to alcohol, volatiles, and urine drug testing gathered from 197 licensed clinical laboratories across Ontario. The presentation delved into the changes and trends observed since IQMH’s 2011 Toxicology Guidelines prompting a meaningful roundtable discussion led by Consultant Technologist, Alex Kumaritakis.

Become a Proficiency Testing Pathology Assessor

By Editor on 11/20/2023

Become a Proficiency Testing Pathology Assessor  The Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare, Proficiency Testing, is seeking pathologists skilled in the assessment of histological and immunohistochemical stains to serve as assessors for the Pathology Proficiency Testing Program.

Capacity building and education through proficiency testing

By Editor on 11/16/2023

Capacity building and education through proficiency testingIn 2023, IQMH conducted a focused questionnaire investigating the landscape of Anti-Nuclear Antibody/Anti-Cell Antibody (ANA/ACA) testing across Canadian laboratories.

Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023: Small Changes. Big Impact. Safer Care

By Editor on 10/23/2023

Canadian Patient Safety WeekFrom October 23 –27, IQMH recognizes Canadian Patient Safety Week to inspire improvements in health care safety and quality. Healthcare Excellence Canada collaborates with patients and partners, and leads this annual campaign to advance improvements and changes to enable everyone in Canada to have safe, effective, and high-quality health care.

IQMH
Canadian Patient Safety Week
Healthcare Excellence Canada
Patient Safety
Safer Care

Advancing Health Equity Through Standards: People-Centred Care

By Editor on 9/20/2023
IQMH
health equity
Health for All
People Centred Care
World Standards Day

IQMH is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Proficiency Testing Programs

By Editor on 9/14/2023
IQMH
Proficiency Testing
PT Catalogue
Survey Information
surveys

Age-stratified lithium therapeutic ranges for older adults with bipolar disorder – from awareness to an action plan

By Editor on 9/14/2023
IQMH
bipolar disorder
clinical chemistry
eJIFCC
health care
healthcare

Elevating the profile of IQMH volunteers

By Editor on 9/14/2023

Dr. Michelle SholzbergIQMH brings together experts in the field of laboratory medicine to elevate confidence in the healthcare system.

The IQMH Proficiency Testing Scientific Committees are composed of physicians, technologists and scientists who provide advice to IQMH regarding the fundamental design of Proficiency Testing surveys and ensure that clinically-relevant selection of challenges and appropriate performance evaluation are developed and implemented each year.

IQMH is grateful for the commitment and support of the medical laboratory community and appreciates all the volunteers who donate their time and valuable expertise to our programs.

It’s our privilege to recognize Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc. who has served IQMH as a volunteer since 2018.

IQMH
healthcare
medical laboratory
Proficiency Testing
Scientific Committees
volunteers

Advancing Healthcare Workforce Retention: Healthcare Excellence Canada's Workforce Innovation Challenge

By Editor on 9/14/2023
IQMH
Healthcare Excellence Canada
HEC
Patient Safety
quality
safety
Workforce Innovation Challenge
workforce safety

World Patient Safety Day: Empowering patients in their health care journey

By Editor on 9/14/2023

World Patient Safety DaySeptember 17 marks the World Health Organization (WHO) international initiative, World Patient Safety Day, dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety and promoting actions to improve healthcare practices. This year's theme, "Engaging Patients for Patient Safety," emphasizes the crucial role patients play in ensuring their own safety, and highlights the importance of effective communication, collaboration, and empowerment in healthcare settings.

IQMH
health care
healthcare
Patient Safety
WHO
World Health Organization
World Patient Safety Day
WPSD2023

Call for IQMH Committee Applications 2024–2026

By Editor on 7/14/2023
IQMH
committee membership
Committees
med lab
Proficiency Testing
Scientific Committees

IQMH attends the CSTM 2023 conference with a poster presentation on root causes of staffing shortages in Canadian medical labs

By Editor on 6/14/2023
IQMH
Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine
CSTM2023
lab shortages
med lab staffing
medical laboratory

Poster presentation at WorldLab – EuroMedLab 2023: Harmonizing post-analytical reporting

By Editor on 6/14/2023
IQMH
analytical reporting
EuroMedLab 2023
Ferritin reporting
med lab
medical laboratory

National Indigenous History Month

By Editor on 6/14/2023
IQMH
Canadian heritage
Canadian history
diversity
national indigenous history month
reconciliation

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