Hematology Essentials: A Foundation for Accurate Smear Reviews Christine Hinz, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM Differential Training Program  Current Challenges  System Wide Approach  Standardization Training Area How does the program work?  Training Material  Trainer and Trainee Checklists  Reference guides  Actual patient slides  Case Study Power Point  Competency Checklist Trainee Feedback “ I have to tell you I was dreading the diff training BUT it was AWESOME! Where I worked before I didn't have any formal diff training, you knew the basics and that was it. I love all the hand outs you provided. Things made more sense after the class.” Manager Feedback  “I was worried about the time commitment, but every employee came back saying how valuable the training was…”  “I was impressed to hear how excited my employees were about hematology after the training”  “Employees feel they really have the tools now to provide great patient care” Post Training  Follow up post training with Cellavision images for competency  Ongoing competency assessment  Adapted for smaller sites and/or affiliates Proper Slide Preparation  smooth, homogenous film  1/2 to 3/4 the slide length  straight feather edge  at least 1/4 inch examination area  pink RBCs and appropriate WBC blues under gross examination (Rainbow feather edge) Bad slide prep Good slide prep