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FACT Online Tutorials
The FACT online tutorials are listed below. The cost of each tutorial is 35 USD. Inspectors can access the free tutorials through the Inspector Area.
To download a tutorial, click on the Buy Now button under the information regarding the tutorial. After payment information is submitted, click on the button that says "Return to Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy." You will then be directed to the tutorial link.
Java must be installed on the computer in order to view tutorials. If it is not already installed on your computer, download a free copy from www.java.com. The SOP for SOPs
Preparing for FACT Inspection: The Pre-Inspection Submission
Presenter: Cathy Talmadge, MS, MBA; Sarah Litel-Smith, BSMT(ASCP)
Description: This tutorial provides helpful information from the FACT Accreditation Coordinators for preparing for an on-site FACT inspection. This tutorial covers everything from how to compile your documentation to what to have ready at your facility.
Duration: 36 minutes
Number of slides: 48
Date: December 22, 2009
Handouts
Presenter: Tracy Dodd, BA, MBA, RN, CPHQ
Description: This tutorial explains the purpose, required elements, and maintenance of the SOP for SOPs. Three handouts accompany the tutorial, and viewers can download them via the links below. Viewers are encouraged to download the handouts prior to viewing the tutorial for reference during the presentation.
Duration: 29 minutes
Number of slides: 26
Date: November 17, 2009
Fourth Edition Cellular Therapy Standards
Presenter: Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BSN, CQM
Description: This LIVE presentation discusses the major changes to the FACT-JACIE Cellular Therapy Standards and rationale for those changes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Number of slides: 12
Live presentation: February 10, 2009
(Note: This tutorial, provided by DC Providers, Inc., is a recording from the FACT Cellular Therapy Workshop in Tampa, Florida. To purchase the tutorial, click on the tutorial title, add the tutorial to your cart, and then check out).
Applicant Program Techniques
Presenter: Robert Rifkin, MD
Description: This LIVE presentation provides tips to applicant programs for how to complete the FACT inspection and accreditation process.
Duration: 40 minutes
Number of slides: 22
Live presentation: February 10, 2009
(Note: This tutorial, provided by DC Providers, Inc., is a recording from the FACT Cellular Therapy Workshop in Tampa, Florida. To purchase the tutorial, click on the tutorial title, add the tutorial to your cart, and then check out.)
Maintaining Accreditation
Presenter: Donna Salzman, MD
Description: This LIVE presentation discusses the steps programs should take to maintain FACT accreditation and complete the renewal process.
Duration: 23 minutes
Number of slides: 15
Live presentation: February 10, 2009
(Note: This tutorial, provided by DC Providers, Inc., is a recording from the FACT Cellular Therapy Workshop in Tampa, Florida. To purchase the tutorial, click on the tutorial title, add the tutorial to your cart, and then check out.)
Inspection Techniques – For Inspectors Only
Please log into the Inspector Area to access the tutorial.
Presenter:Robert Rifkin, MD
Description: This LIVE presentation provides tips to inspectors for how to conduct a FACT inspection.
Duration: 43 minutes
Number of slides: 30
Live presentation: February 10, 2009
(Note: This tutorial, provided by DC Providers, Inc., is a recording from the FACT Cellular Therapy Workshop in Tampa, Florida.)
Common FACT Citations
Presenter:Catherine Bollard, MD
Description:This presentation outlines common FACT citations for both cellular therapy programs and cord blood banks. Descriptions of the deficiencies for the common citations are also provided.
Duration: 22 minutes
Number of slides: 25
Created: September 22, 2008
Quality Management
Presenter: Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BSN
Description:This presentation discusses the various components of a Quality Management Program with emphasis on the FACT-JACIE and NetCord-FACT requirements.
Duration:38 minutes
Number of slides: 31
Created: September 22, 2008
Cellular Therapy Clinical Inspections
Presenter: Donna Salzman, MD
Description:This presentation discusses cellular therapy Clinical Program inspections. It provides an overview of how the inspection should be conducted, what is required of Clinical Programs the day of the inspection, and the intent of several FACT-JACIE clinical standards.
Duration:17 minutes
Number of slides: 13
Created: September 22, 2008
Cellular Therapy Collection Facility Inspections
Presenter:Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BSN
Description:This presentation discusses cellular therapy Collection Facility inspections. It provides an overview of how the inspection should be conducted, what is required of Collection Facilities the day of the inspection, and the intent of several FACT-JACIE collection standards.
Duration: 18 minutes
Number of slides: 9
Created: September 22, 2008
Cellular Therapy Processing Facility Inspections
Presenter:Mary Grable-McLeod, MT(ASCP) SBB
Description:This presentation discusses cellular therapy Processing Facility inspections. It provides an overview of how the inspection should be conducted, what is required of Processing Facilities the day of the inspection, and the intent of several FACT-JACIE processing standards.
Duration: 13 minutes
Number of slides: 12
Created: September 22, 2008
