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To enroll in the series with one easy payment, or to enroll multiple participants from the same institution, call 800-323-4040 option 1. This option is only available until December 31,2023 after this date this activity is only accessible by an online credit card payment.

Intended Audience
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.

Description
Healthcare system and hospital mergers have accelerated in the last two decades and it is likely that most pathologists will be involved in at least one such transition throughout their career. Hospital acquisitions and mergers are often stressful for all parties involved and have the potential to put patients at risk if not executed correctly. Pathologists should enter an acquisition or merger prepared to facilitate a smooth transition to ensure continuity of high-quality patient care. This activity will explore important considerations and challenges for the blood bank laboratory in acquisitions and mergers.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

1. List important questions the blood bank director should raise as a key stakeholder involved in a hospital merger or acquisition.
2. Identify federal compliance and regulatory issues that impact information technology in the blood bank.
3. Describe how to implement an interhospital blood component inventory management system.
4. Differentiate interlaboratory harmonization and standardization in relation to standard operating procedures, instrumentation, and reference ranges

Authors/Faculty
Alexis R. Peedin, MD, FCAP

Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program

CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available April 17, 2023 - April 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: CPIP0404W.2023

Key Words: Laboratory Information Systems, Blood Establishment Computer System, BrowseCP