The Pathology Progamme is one of the 12Wave One NationalWorkstreams of the Department of Health's Quality and Productivity Challenge.This event gives you the opportunity to hear fromkey speakers who are delivering savings and provides delegates with an understanding of the strategies being used to achieve these.

"We have good pathology services in this country but we know - including from the evidence of Lord Carter's review - there are challenges to meet from changing demographics, rising demand and technological innovation. Lord Carter's work and the practical experience of NHS pathologists and staff have also demonstrated the potential to improve quality while streamlining the way pathology is organised and delivered. Laboratory medicine underpins healthcare and we are committed to ensuring a high quality, sustainable and innovative service for a 21st century NHS."

Sir Bruce Keogh, Pathology Programme 2009

Chaired by Kenny Rae President Institute of Biomedical Science,who opens the conference with an introduction to the day ahead, Kenny will introduce you to other key professionals in the pathology field who will deliver presentations on topics including consolidation of services; commissioning; and reducing workforce costs.

"Some pathology models have already been successfully reconfigured in order to deliver better quality, more efficient, more patient-focused services. This has clearly highlighted that, with the right approach, opportunities exist to improve quality and productivity across a broad range of delivery models."

Pathology Programme e-newsletter, Department of Health 2010

Throughout the day the conference provides the opportunity to network and learn from colleagues facing similar challenges. With a variety of topical speakers in the afternoon sharing their case studies, delegates will also take away practical tips and ideas to put into practice right away. Case studies topics include reducing waste in the pathology pathway; using visual management to deliver pathology improvement; and making cash savings by managing increasing demand.

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