Date: Saturday, October 9th

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver
                 Aurora Medical Campus
                 14200 E. Colfax Ave.
                 Aurora, CO 80011

                 (on Colfax just east of I-225)

Cost: FREE to all active CSH members (dues paid)

       Active CSH members: FREE

        *Non-members: $50.00

Note: if you are a non-member of CSH please consider joining as membership is only $30.00.

Registration: We are asking all attendees to register so that will know how many people to expect, number of lunches to be ordered and how to arrange the meeting space for social distancing.

Schedule
 
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Presentation 1

Understanding Tissue Processing Protocols
Mr. Josh Greenlee, HTL, MBA
In this workshop, we will debunk some processing myths, review the purpose and function of the common steps and reagents in tissue processing, and finally break down the anatomy of a protocol and learn how to evaluate a protocol for opportunities for improvement using the GREAT method.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Presentation 2

Using LEAN in the Histology Lab: Identifying Waste in Plain Sight
Mr. Josh Greenlee, HTL, MBA
This webinar will cover the following topics:
     1. Present an introduction to waste, or Muda, and the impact waste can have on processes in the laboratory.
     2. Explain some lean techniques used to help identify common sources of waste in the laboratory.
     3. Show some specific, common examples of waste that many laboratories likely deal with every day.
     4. Provide some tips about change management and initiating continuous improvement processes that help eliminate waste.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  - Lunch (a boxed lunch will be provided for all attendees)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM - Presentation 3

Building Resilience at Work and Home in the Era of COVID-19
Dr. Jodie Benabe, Psy. D, CEDS, CCTP
Stress and anxiety impact our health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of our world and altered the fabric of how we live. The National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) reported that 62% of respondents surveyed experienced an increase in work-related stress during the pandemic (NSH, 2021). Histotechnologists have been uniquely susceptible to burnout and emotional stress related to environmental safety, work demands, and the uncertainty of job and/or financial security. This workshop will help participants gain an understanding of the effects and risk factors associated with burnout, as well as prevention strategies and tools to deal with burnout through both didactic presentation and experiential activities.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Presentation 4

International Lab Setup
Mr. David Davis, BS, HT(ASCP) QIHC

CEUs will be available for all presentations.

Masks: due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases caused from the delta variant, CSH is requesting all attendees to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.