2025 Point-of-Care Testing Conference
Westin Cleveland Downtown | November 7, 2025
Westin Cleveland Downtown
777 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
Friday, November 7, 2025
*Please note that this program is subject to change. All times listed are in Cleveland, OH local time (U.S. Eastern Time).
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | On-site registration and breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Welcome remarks |
Session 1 |
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| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Launching a Point-of-Care Testing Program: Your Blueprint for Success Kelli Clark, BS, MLS (ASCP), LSSGB, CPP | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. | What's Old, What's New, and What We Wish We Knew About POC Training & Competency Peggy Mann, MS, MLS (ASCP), CPP | University of Texas Medical Branch |
| 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Interactive breakout: Integrating eLearning in your POCT program |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Coffee break/exhibits |
Session 2 |
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| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Implementing New Point of Care Devices: From Request to Go Live Kathleen David, MLS (ASCP) | TriCore Reference Laboratories |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Interactive breakout: Topic TBD |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
Session 3 |
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| 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. | Putting Point of Care Statistics Into Your Toolbox: Understanding and Use Erika Deaton-Mohney, BS, MLS (ASCP), CPP | Bronson Healthcare |
| 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. | Practical strategies for troubleshooting in POCT Jeanne Mumford, BS, MLS (ASCP) | Johns Hopkins Hospital |
| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Coffee break/exhibits |
Closing Session |
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| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Interactive breakout and panel discussion: Managing extended interface downtimes |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Closing reception |