The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy

FACT Webinars

The FACT webinars are listed below. The cost of each webinar is 100 USD. Inspectors can access the webinar registration pages for free through the Inspector Area.

To register for a webinar:

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4. A confirmation email will be sent to registrants approximately one week before the webinar. Handouts will be attached to this message.

An additional fee of 20 USD is assessed for each individual requesting Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credit. FACT inspectors receive credits free of charge through the Inspector Area. Request continuing education credit after attending a FACT training session.

WEBINAR RECORDINGS

Virtual Roundtable: Example Assessment Programs
Quality Assessment Series, Module 2: Quality Assessment Activities
Presenters: University of Kansas, Florida Center for Cellular Therapy, and National Cord Blood Program
Date: June 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm ET, 12:00 noon CT, 10:00 am PT
Description: This Virtual Roundtable is the final presentation of the quality assessment series, Module 2. The challenges and successes of performing quality assessments will be discussed by cellular therapy programs and a cord blood bank. Examples of the assessment processes in these organizations will be presented followed by a question and answer period with experts from the field of cellular therapy.
Duration: 90 minutes
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2010

Outcome Analysis
Note: This webinar can also be purchased with the Quality Management Series, Module 2: Quality Assessment Activities
Presenters: Donna Salzman, MD; Tracy Dodd, BS, MBA, RN, CPHQ
Date: March 5, 2010 at 2 pm ET
Description: This webinar explains what outcome analysis is and why it is important to cellular therapy programs and cord blood banks. The presenters will explain FACT requirements related to outcome analysis, provide tips on how to analyze outcome data, and discuss the importance of using this information throughout the entire program or bank.
Duration: 60 minutes
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2010

Qualification and Validation
Note: This webinar can also be purchased with the Quality Management Series, Module 2: Quality Assessment Activities
Presenters: Dennis Gastineau, MD; Olive Sturtevant, MHP, MT(ASCP), SBB, SLS; Michele Carbone, MS, CLS, MT(ASCP)
This webinar took place on January 26, 2010 at 2 pm ET
Description: This webinar discusses in detail the importance of qualification and validation studies in a Quality Management Program. The presenters will explain the differences between qualification and validation, related FACT requirements, and tips on how to perform each.
Duration: 60 minutes

Virtual Roundtable: Time, Effort and Resources for FACT Accreditation
NOTE: This webinar can also be purchased with the Quality Management Series, Module 1: Administrative Aspects of Quality Management
Presenters: Canadian Blood Services, University of North Carolina, University of Utah
This webinar took place on October 2, 2009 at 1pm ET
Description: Virtual roundtables serve as an online peer network session, enabling collaboration and idea sharing. This virtual roundtable will consist of short presentations from three cellular therapy programs of varying services, sizes, and locations regarding the time, effort, and resources they utilized to achieve FACT accreditation. Following the presentations, participants will be invited to share their own experiences and ask questions to the presenters or the FACT Program Relations Committee.
Duration: 90 minute presentation and question & answer session

Establishing and Implementing a Quality Management Plan
NOTE: This webinar can also be purchased with the Quality Management Series, Module 1: Administrative Aspects of Quality Management
Presenters: Robert Rifkin, MD, Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Denver, CO, USA
Tracy Dodd, BS, MBA, RN, CPHQ, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
This webinar took place on September 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm ET
Description: This webinar will provide information on how to establish a Quality Management Plan and use it to implement a Quality Management Program in a cellular therapy program or cord blood bank. The presenters will also provide tips on how to maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management Plan.
Duration: 45 minute presentation, 15 minute question and answer session

The Role of the QM Supervisor
NOTE: This webinar can also be purchased with the Quality Management Series, Module 1: Administrative Aspects of Quality Management
Presenters: Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BSN, Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada,
Olive Sturtevant, MHP, MT (ASCP) SBB, SLS, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Cell Manipulation Core Facility, Boston, MA, USA
This webinar took place on August 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm ET
Description: This webinar will discuss the role the QM Supervisor fulfills in a cellular therapy program or cord blood bank. The presentation will include tips on how to comply with FACT requirements related to the QM Supervisor role, create a culture of continuous quality improvement, and assist personnel with implementing elements of a QM Plan.
Duration: 45 minute presentation, 15 minute question and answer session

Inspection Exit Interview
Presenter: Robert Rifkin, MD, Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Denver CO, USA
Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BSN, Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa ON, Canada
These presenters have no conflict of interest in regards to the subject matter.
This webinar took place on October 22, 2008 at 1pm CT.
Description: This webinar highlights the importance of and techniques for participating in an on site inspection exit interview. The presentation is intended to demonstrate the preparation involved and what to expect from both the inspectors and the applicant. It is designed for both the inspectorate and for applicants.
Duration: 45 minutes

Professional Inspections: Helpful Tips for a Variety of Situations - For Inspectors Only
Please login to Inspector Area to have access to the recording.
Presenter:

Dennis Gastineau, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Catherine Bollard, MD, Baylor College of Medicine Stem Cell Transplant Program,
Houston, TX, USA
These presenters have no conflict of interest in regards to the subject matter.
This webinar took place on November 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm CT.
Description: This webinar provides practical tips and suggestions to inspectors on how to professionally handle uncomfortable situations during inspections, including, but not limited to, inconclusive demonstrations of compliance, disagreements between the applicant and the inspector, and unprepared programs. Inspectors will have an opportunity to ask questions on how to deal with these difficult scenarios in a manner respectful to the applicant. Designed for the entire inspectorate.
Duration: 45 minutes

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 1.0 contact hours under ANCC criteria. Provided for 1.2 contact hours under Iowa Provider #78. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13699 for 1.2 contact hours.

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