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New Book: Basic QC Practices, Third Edition

The best book on QC just got better...

Basic QC Pratices, Third Edition

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Now available! AACC/Coulter Foundation publishes Spanish Translation

Links to Latin America

Dr. Westgard had the honor of participating in the 5th CICLO INTERACIONAL De CONFERENCIAS DE LA CALIDAD “Reunion de Expertos” in Cancun, Mexico, from June 30 to June 2, 2010. This conference is unique in that attendees form workgroups to explore and address current issues in laboratory medicine.

See what the workgroups discussed!

If you couldn't be there with us...

Couldn't make the AACC/ASCLS convention?
Or the Westgard Workshops in Virginia or Wisconsin?

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See here for pictures of the AACC/ASCLS convention

See here for highlights of the Westgard Workshops…

New Course: Risk Assessment

With new standards and guidelines for Quality based on Risk Managment headed for the laboratory, Westgard QC is offering you a head start.

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Intro to Risk Analysis

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How is Risk Assessed?

One of the critical early steps of Risk Management is Risk Assessment. There are a multitude of approaches to Risk Assessment, with varying degrees of complexity. Dr. Westgard examines the different approaches and makes recommendations on optimization and customization of these techniques for the healthcare laboratory. (Preview)

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How to Order

With the new website, we also have a new online store. If you want to get an idea of how to use the online store to place an order for our courses, books, or software, here is a step-by-step explanation. Includes screen shots so you'll have a good preview of each part of the ordering process.

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Free Membership (It's Free)

Probably the feature users will like least about the new Westgard Web is membership. In order to access some articles on the website, you'll need to become a member and login when you visit the website. But membership is free and the benefits of membership outweigh the hassle.

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Westgard Training
For those who seek to learn about "Westgard Rules", Quality Control, and other topics about laboratory quality management, Westgard QC can provide the best training, either through books, online courses, or public or private workshops.
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HbA1c in 2010, Part XI

In this, the final installment of an extended discussion of HbA1c methods and the analytical quality necessary for patient care, we hear feedback from the original authors of the 2010 study. Please Login (at right) or Register to view article

 
Biologic Variation Database, the 2010 update

Dr. Carmen Ricos and colleagues explain the new additions and updates to the increasingly vital biological variation database. For more than 10 years, Dr. Ricos and her colleagues have diligently updated and revised their database - as well as graciously allowed this database to be presented to all visitors on this website.

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WESTGARD QC promotes the latest news, education, and tools in the quality control field. Our goal is to bring tools, technology and training into today's healthcare industry — by featuring QC lessons, QC case studies and frequent essays from leaders in the quality control area. This is also a reference source for quality requirements, including CLIA requirements for analytical quality. This website features the best explanation of the Multirule ("Westgard Rules") and how to use them. For laboratory and healthcare professionals looking for educational and reference material in the quality control field.

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