MTS Refresher Authored by Heidi Hanes MT ASCP

MTS- Refresher Authored by Heidi Hanes, MT (ASCP) SH Presented by Arden Bongco, MT (AMT); RT 1

Building Competency in Today’s Clinical Laboratory 2

MTS -Medical Training Solutions • For those who have not heard of this website, it was developed by the University of Washington - Department of Lab Medicine. • SMILE has had a subscription to this site since August 2008. • All SMILE-supported international labs are offered the opportunity to use this web site for training and competency purposes at no cost. 3

MTS Training and Competency System features: 1. Engaging video, animation, and high quality digital images. 2. Online access for lab staff and students. 3. Simple test interfaces for Continuing Education credit. 4. Inspection documentation and reports. 5. An extensive library of topics. 6. Automated e-mail notification for participants. 4

Objectives • At the end of this presentation you should be able to: • Utilize MTS in your lab for safety training. • Understand how to use MTS for training and competency testing. • Use MTS effectively as a resource to assist with Investigation Report follow-up and solving other laboratory problems. • Use MTS as a reference resource. • Utilize MTS documentation system. 5

Training Library MTS training courses teaches staff and students essential laboratory skills which can be used for: 1. Initial training for staff and students. 2. Continuing Education. 3. Cross training lab personnel. 4. Reference and remediation. 5. Safety training. 6

Training Library Modules 58 modules including – And…………. Orientation Safety Patient Safety Specimen Collection Specimen Transport Specimen Processing Utilization Management Microscopy Molecular diagnostics Chemistry Hematology Coagulation Microbiology Body Fluids Blood Banking Immunology PPMP Training 7

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Why should I use MTS 10

Solutions for Audit Findings 11

Training • Are assay-specific training records available (or kept on file) for all laboratory personnel involved with testing activities? 12

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Safety Training • Is there an initial and ongoing safety training program with documented participation of all laboratory personnel? (If “Yes”, list who provides the training, as well as the frequency of training. ) 14

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Competency Assessment 16

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MTS Training Library is also a great resource for: • Proficiency testing • Resource Library 18

MTS can assist with Proficiency Testing Investigations: • Investigative Action • Preventative Measures 19

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Competency Assessment • Is documentation maintained, indicating the laboratory has assessed the competency of each employee to perform his or her assigned duties? (If “Yes”, report the methods utilized to assess competency, as well as the frequency of evaluation, in the “Comments” section. ) 27

Competency Assessment The bi-annual tests include: • 10 Pre-analytical Tests. • 17 Analytical Testing Assessments. • 73 Point of Care (POCT) Waived Testing Assessments. • 9 Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Tests. 28

MTS Competency Assessment Test includes: • High-resolution photos and slide images. • In-depth explanation for remediation. • Summary reports for managers. • The ability to create your own customized test specific to each site’s regulations and practices. 29

MTS Administrators have reports that can: • Track training progress. • Track competency testing progress. • Print Continuing Education reports. • Receive monthly reports if they desire. 30

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How to get started 1. First you need to e-mail your SMILE representative to request access to the website. 2. You will need to provide SMILE with at least one person’s name and e-mail address to become the Administrator of the site. 3. This person(s) will then be contacted by MTS with their User. Name and password sign-in and instructions on how to use the site. 34

Weblink • MTS weblink –http: //www. medtraining. org • Heidi Hanes mhanes 2@jhmi. edu • Arden Bongco abongco@jhmi. edu 35

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Acknowledgement The presenter would like to thank the following: DAIDS -Daniella Livnat and Joe Fitzgibbon MTS – University of Washington Department of Lab Med Johns Hopkins University - SMILE Dr. Lori Sokoll - Principal Investigator Anne Leach- Project Manager Staff- Peggy Coulter, Mark Swartz, Orlinda Maforo, Amy Rada, Afton Dorasamy, Mandana Godard, Arden Bongco, Eunhee Rim, and Bre’Shey Jones 37