M3: BODIES IN MLS Flashcards

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The only accredited professional organization for Filipino Medical Technologists

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Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

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• Graduated from Manila College of Pharmacy
• A licensed pharmacist who worked as a laboratory technician at the San Lazaro Hospital where he felt
the need to uplift the profession to a more dignified level & standardize the laboratory practice

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Almario

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Birth of PAMET

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10:00 A.M. on September 15, 1963 at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

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4
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planned to establish a similar organization during the same period but failed.

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  • Siasco-Jose
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5
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  • First national convention and election of officers in Far Eastern University with the first president.
  • full date
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Tamondong (September 20, 1964)

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6
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is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy,
accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does

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Integrity

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refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible

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Professionalism

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8
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is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice
of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring about quality health
care and service to the public

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Commitment

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9
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is the high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making
services globally comparable competence

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Excellence

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10
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is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and
advancement of every individual member and the association in general

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Unity

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11
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National organization of all registered schools of medical technology in the Philippines
• Aim: Maintain the highest standards of medical technology/ public health education and to foster closer
relations among these schools

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Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

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12
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Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of deans/ heads of schools of MT and hygiene
- full date

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May 13, 1970

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13
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First organizational meeting of PASMETH at UST

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  • June 22, 1970
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14
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Registration with the SEC

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  • October 6, 1989
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15
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Organized in 2002 during the term of Dean Zenaida Cajucom
• First advisers: Prof. Marilyn Bala, Prof. Nova Aida Cajucom, Prof. Zennie B. Aceron
• Reorganized on November 25, 2006 under the umbrella of the PASMETH
• Primary aim: Establish camaraderie among students via activities centered on social and cultural
developments, community outreach programs, and leadership training/seminars

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Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)

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16
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• A not-for-profit membership organization with the primary aim for fostering excellence in laboratory medicine
• Develops CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTING STANDARDS & GUIDELINES based on input from and consensus
among industry, government, and health care professionals.
• Vision: Quality Practices for better health
• Mission: Develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide
• Common publications utilized by clinical laboratories in the performance of tests

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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

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17
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Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

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M100

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18
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Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens

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GP41

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19
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Essential Elements of a Phlebotomy Training Program

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GP48

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20
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A Quality Management System Model for Laboratory Services

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QMS01

21
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• A professional association based in Chicago, Illinois encompassing pathologists and laboratory professionals;
Advocates for the recognition of pathologists and medical laboratory personnel

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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

22
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o Provides global certification for generalist and specialist medical laboratory professionals

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• ASCP Board of Certification

23
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• One of the oldest physical science laboratories; Currently under the US Department of Commerce
• Promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and
technology
• Contributions/roles in clinical laboratory testing:
o Specifying Class A tolerances for laboratory glass wares such as serological pipettes, beakers, biurets,
graduated cylinders, etc.
• All laboratory utensils should be Class A whenever possible to maximize accuracy and precision
• All -certified Class A glass wares (such as Class A pipets) do not need to be recalibrated by the
clinical laboratory
o Production of standards used for calibration of laboratory instruments
• E.g. Class S Weights that are used for calibrating analytical balances

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

24
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• An independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 164 national
standard bodies
• Develops and provides common standards between nations in food safety, agriculture, and healthcare
• Provides internationally-recognized accreditation of workplaces and industries based on standards
• Standards applicable in the clinical laboratory setting:
• It provides standards for technical competence that are unique to medical laboratories
• It also provides quality manageme

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO

25
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“Quality Management Systems-Requirements”

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ISO 9001:

26
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“Medical Laboratories- Requirements for Quality and Competence”

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ISO 15189

27
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Formerly JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and previous to that,
the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH)
• Independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies health care organizations and programs across the
US

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The Joint Commission

28
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• Member-based physician organization composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American
Board of Pathology
• Offers accreditation services to help laboratories earn accreditation under ISO 15189 Medical
Laboratories
• Laboratory Accreditation Program: Peer-based inspection model
o Uses teams of practicing professionals qualified through a CAP training which will perform on-site
inspections every two years using CAP Accreditation Checklists

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College of American Pathologists (CAP)

29
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Contains a core set of requirements that apply to all areas
performing laboratory tests and procedures

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All Common Checklist (COM)

30
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Designed for a specific working area in the laboratory

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Discipline-specific checklist

31
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  • Global leader in standards development, accreditation and implementation of quality systems in transfusion
    medicine and cellular therapies
  • Has the primary vision of making transfusion medicine and cellular therapies safe, available, and effective
    worldwide.
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American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

32
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• A public health institute under the US Department of Health and Human Services which has the primary aim
of protecting the public from health, safety, and security threats
• Provides the standard guidance for biosafety and biosecurity practices in laboratories across the US
• Provides standards that help laboratories manage the presence of biohazards
o Co-authors the manual Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories in partnership with the
National Institutes of Health

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

33
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1963-1967
“Emergence of the
Profession”

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Charlemagne T.
Tamondong

34
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1967-1970
“Professional
Recognition”

A

Nardito D.
Moraleta

35
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1970-1971,
1973-1977
Legislative Agenda”

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Felix E. Asprer

36
Q

1971-1973
“Celebration of the
Practice”

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Bernardo T.
Tabaosares

37
Q

1973 (JanSep)
“Career Advocacy

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Angelina R. Jose

38
Q

1977-1982
“Educational
Enhancement”

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Venerable CV
Oca

39
Q

1982-1992
“Image Building”

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Carmencita P.
Acedera

40
Q

1992-1996
“Proactivism”

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Marilyn R.
Atienza

41
Q

1997-2001
“International
Leadership

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Norma N. Chang

42
Q

2001-2002;
2005-2006
“Organizational
Dynamism”

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Agnes B.
Medenilla

43
Q

2002-2005
“Interdisciplinary
Networking”

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Shirley I. Fabian
Cruzada

44
Q

2006-2013
“Beyond
Expectations”

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Leila M. Florento

45
Q

2013-2015
“Golden Celebration”
“Soar Higher through
V. OICE.”

A

Romeo Joseph J.
Ignacio

46
Q

2016-2020
“Empowerment”

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Ronaldo E. Puno

47
Q

VOICE

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VOICE: Visibility, Oneness, Integrity,
Commitment, & Excellence

48
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2020-present
Chief MT/St. Lukes

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Rommel F.
Saceda