We are currently hosting regular monthly/weekly webcasts on selected EP Evaluator® topics. A "Webcast" is a a conference call, but with added ability to see the presenter's computer screen. This mean we can give you a hands-on demonstration of how to work with EP Evaluator®. Each session starts at 2 pm Eastern time, and lasts for 60-90 minutes. Topics currently scheduled:

• Overview of EP Evaluator® (weekly, on Thursday)
• Rapid Results Entry (monthly, first Tuesday)
• Inventory (monthly, second Tuesday)
• Establishing Performance Standards (monthly, first Wednesday)
• Incident Tracking (monthly, second Wednesday).
• Competency Assessment Tracking (monthly, second Monday)

Note: Design and Interpretation of Method Validation Experiments is not covered in these sessions.

No special hardware or software is required. All you need to participate is a browser, a high-speed internet connection, and a telephone for the audio portion.

How to participate

Click the sign-up link below for the session you would like to attend. Or send a plain old email to training@dgrhoads.com, including the name of the session and your preferred date. A maximum of 15 users (computer connections) can participate in a single session.

When we receive your email, we will send you a confirmation. Shortly before the Webcast date, we will send you a follow-up email containing instructions for joining the conference (meeting ID and conference call phone number).

Overview of EP Evaluator®

Weekly on Thursdays, 2 pm Eastern Time

How to use EP Evaluator® efficiently, including data entry into several statistical modules.

Presenter:

Carol R. Lee

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Rapid Results Entry (RRE)

Monthly on first Tuesday, 2 pm Eastern Time

Advanced techniques for transferring data into statistical modules

What you will Learn:

• How to copy and paste results from Excel into an experiment (instead of typing them)

• How to create several experiments at once by copying results from Excel

• How to use Policy Definition to 1) standardize your evaluation criteria and 2) create experiments with Parameters screen already filled in.

• Pros and cons of various RRE techniques, and how to decide which is right for you

Presenter:

Carol R. Lee

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Inventory

Monthly on second Tuesday, 2 pm Eastern Time

Introduction to the Inventory module, oriented toward those who are not currently using it.

What you will Learn:

• How the inventory process works

• What our software does (and doesn't) do

• Key decisions when setting up the software

Presenter

Carol R. Lee

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Establishing Performance Standards

How to develop and apply allowable error criteria for established methods in EP Evaluator® modules

Presenter:

Carol R. Lee

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Incident Tracking

Monthly on second Wednesday, 2 pm Eastern Time

Theory, set up and utility of the EP Evaluator® incident Tracking Database (ITRAK) representing the Error Identification phase of a laboratory QAPI program.

Presenter:

Carol R. Lee

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Competency Assessment Tracking

Monthly on second Monday, 2 pm Eastern Time

Theory, set up and utility of the EP Evaluator® Competency Assessment Tracking module.

What you will Learn:

• Major features.

• How to generate questions.

• How to administer tests.

• How to manage the process

Presenter:

Carol R. Lee

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