ADLM Meeting of the Minds

Hero Event Meeting 2026
2026
July 26 - 30
Anaheim, CA
USA

Accelerating transformational change in clinical labs through project and program management

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Course ID: 191103
3.0 ACCENT credits /3.0 CME credits
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Morning course | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. US Pacific Time
Anaheim Marriott (next to Anaheim Convention Center)

This course equips laboratory professionals with essential project and program management skills to lead transformational change in clinical settings. Designed for current and future laboratory leaders, the course introduces foundational tools and advanced Agile methodologies tailored to the complexities of laboratory medicine. Through case-based learning, interactive polling, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore risk management, work breakdown structures, and critical path analysis. The course also evaluates commonly used platforms (Excel, MS Planner, MS Project, and Jira) and introduces AI-driven approaches to streamline planning and execution. A collaborative group exercise allows attendees to apply frameworks to their own lab initiatives—ensuring practical, actionable takeaways. Whether implementing automation, expanding test menus, or improving workflows, this course provides the strategic toolkit to manage change effectively and sustainably.

Faculty

  • Moderator: Khushbu Patel, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Shivani Maikhuri, DBA, MHA, MS, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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Course details

  • Lab supervisors; Lab directors (and/or assistant directors); Lab managers (supervisory and/or non-supervisory); Medical technologists; Point-of-Care coordinators; Pathologists; In-training individuals

  • Basic

  • A laptop or personal device for notetaking and audience participation. Please note that charging stations are not available at audience tables, bring a fully charged device for this activity.
  • After participating in this course, participants will be able to: 

    • Apply foundational and Agile project management tools to lead clinical laboratory initiatives with improved efficiency and strategic alignment.
    • Evaluate and select appropriate project and program management platforms (e.g., Excel, MS Project, Jira) for laboratory-specific use cases.
    • Integrate strategies to accelerate innovation and sustain transformational improvements in multidisciplinary lab environments.
    • Moderator: Khushbu Patel, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    • Shivani Maikhuri, DBA, MHA, MS, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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