Episode 44

Episode 44: Choosing the Right Accreditation Body for Your Clinical Laboratory (Featuring Becky Woodford)

In this episode, cohost, Stephanie Whitehead chats with Becky Woodford to explore the various accreditation options available for clinical laboratories (i.e. CAP, COLA, and Leading Laboratories).  Tune in as Stephanie and Becky discuss the importance of accreditation, and the requirements, benefits, and limitations of each accreditation, helping listeners understand which option might be the best fit for their lab.

Grab a pen and notepad and be prepared to take notes! Listeners will gain a clear understanding of the benefits of accreditation and each option can enhance the quality and reliability of laboratory testing.

For information on this topic, also listen to eLABorate Topics | Episode 16: Innovative Solutions to the Challenges facing our laboratories (Featuring Nicole Colby) (transistor.fm)

Special Guest Bio:
Becky Woodford is the Director of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs with Avero Diagnostics a national physician-owned company with multiple laboratory locations providing a broad portfolio of testing in the areas of anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology. Previously, Becky worked for healthcare organizations including Baylor Scott & White in Dallas, Texas in quality management and at Sparrow Health System and Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing MI as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Becky graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s of science in Human Biology and Clinical Laboratory Science and she holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University. Certifications include MLS(ASCP), Green Belt Lean Six Sigma (Purdue University), Laboratory Quality Management Systems (CLSI), and Quality System Regulation Certified Compliance Professional (CfPIE).

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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