IQLM Landmark Summit to Honor Leaders in Quality

Ten visionaries pursuing quality improvements for laboratory tests and services will be honored for their achievements at the inaugural conference of the Institute for Quality in Laboratory Medicine (IQLM).  “We are proud of the accomplishments of these individuals,” said Ana Stankovic, MD, PhD, co-chair of the IQLM Awards Committee. “Their efforts have helped to advance laboratory practices and, we hope, will inspire others to pursue even greater quality-related endeavors.”

Award winners include:  Brent James, MD, M. Stat (for Excellence in Quality of Care); James P. Bagian, MD (for Patient Safety); James O. Westgard, PhD (for Improved Quality Processes); Peter J. Howanitz, MD (for Improved Quality Processes); Michael Laposata, MD, PhD (for Improved Clinical Integration); Carl Wittwer, MD, PhD (for Technical Advancement); Dennis S. O’Leary, MD (for Organizational Leadership); Kenneth W. Kizer, MD, MPH (for Organizational Leadership); George D. Lundberg, MD (for Career Leadership); and David M. Eddy, MD, PhD (for Distinguished Achievement).

In recognition of their excellence in practice, the IQLM will present each honoree with a specially commissioned crystal award created by Fräbel Studio, whose work is collected by Queen Elizabeth II, Monaco’s Prince Rainier, and the Smithsonian.  The IQLM conference promises to be a landmark summit on quality and laboratory medicine.  To register, please go to: http://conferences.taskforce.org/2005IQLM/2005IQLM.htm.

The Institute for Quality in Laboratory Medicine is a new public-private partnership organization being formed to engage the health care community in improving the use of laboratory tests and services.  The IQLM will be the first organization bringing together clinicians and laboratory professionals, patients and manufacturers, government and accrediting bodies to work on advancing substantial improvements in quality, effectiveness, safety and appropriateness for the broad universe of laboratory testing.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute's Role in IQLM

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) shares CDC's dedication to the improvement of the quality of medical testing and healthcare services and has actively forged partnerships for that goal during its 35-year history. As one of the more than 30 key stakeholders, CLSI participated in the Quality Institute Conference, remains active in the IQLM Professional Advisory Partnership Council, and is represented on the IQLM Networks Group. As demonstrated by this active participation, CLSI is committed to the establishment of the IQLM. [ return to top ]