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2024 Webinar Series: Back to Basics Mini-Series: Referral & Screening (Individual)

Description: AATB is thrilled to offer a new and exciting webinar mini-series entitled ‘Back to Basics: From Referral to Recipient.’  This webinar mini-series is an informative overview of key concepts throughout the tissue donation continuum with a focus on answering the question, ‘Why do we do what we do?’  Our first webinar in this series will cover the start of the continuum: the referral and screening process.  Speakers will cover what to ask based on the referral source, rationale behind the questions, and algorithmic screening.

 Target Audience: This series is designed for new tissue bank professionals learning the foundations of tissue banking and experienced tissue bank specialists looking for a refresher in key concepts.

Irma Sison, MD, MBA, CTBS

Director of Tissue Quality Assurance

LifeNet Health

Irma Sison, MD, MBA, CTBS, is the Director of Tissue Quality Assurance at LifeNet Health. Prior to joining Quality Assurance, Irma was the Manager of Donor Center.  Irma brings over 14 years of experience in organ and tissue donation. She began her career as a Donor Center Coordinator at LifeNet Health in 2008.  She has also held the positions of Manager of Hospital Services and Manager of Donation Services at Nevada Donor Network, Inc. She is actively involved with the AATB Education Committee and the Recovery and Donor Eligibility Council.  Irma received her BS in Biochemistry from Old Dominion University, her MBA from Longwood University, and her MD from De La Salle University College of Medicine. In addition, Irma is also a LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and leads various process improvements at her organization.

Joshua Brennan, CTBS

Director, Tissue Operations

New England Donor Services, Inc.

Josh Brennan spent six years as an EMS professional and was an educator for the Red Cross. Josh has been with New England Donor Services since 2008 in various roles in the Tissue Operations Department. He is currently the Director of Tissue Operations. He has published three abstract articles with the American Association of Tissue Banks and was part of the creative development team for the Hopes Heroes - Donor Family Program. He has been invited to speak at multiple workshops/conferences/webinars on various topics, including Electronic Tissue Authorization, Call Center Scheduling, Algorithmic Tissue Screening, Electronic Tissue Allocation, DRAI competency & training, and Grief Concepts. Josh is currently serving on the AATB Education Committee and was the project co-manager on the development of the Sepsis Education Online Learning Tool for the RADE Council.

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2024 Webinar: Back to Basics 1: Referral & Screening
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2024 Referral & Screening Posttest Self Assessment
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  0/4 points to pass
2024 Presentation Survey
6 Questions
Certificate of Attendance
1.00 credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 credit  |  Certificate available