FACT Cellular Therapy Inspection and Accreditation Workshop
Date: June 5, 2012
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration: Separate registration from the ISCT Annual Meeting is required. Registration will be available online this week at www.factwebsite.org.
Fees: Inspector: FREE; Regular: $550; Late (beginning May 15, 2012): $600
Intended Audience:
Personnel from cellular therapy programs, especially new personnel, personnel from organizations seeking initial accreditation, and personnel responsible for submitting pre-inspection documentation to FACT
Objective:
This training workshop is designed to explain the requirements for FACT accreditation of cellular therapy programs, including the intent of the Cellular Therapy Standards, important steps for preparing for inspections, and how to use the NEW FACTWeb Accreditation portal. Two tracks are available to registrants:
- The FACTWeb Track provides detailed information and practice with FACT's new online accreditation portal. All FACT inspectors and personnel responsible for coordinating FACT inspections are strongly encouraged to attend. FACTWeb ATTENDEES MUST BRING A LAPTOP TO USE DURING THE FACTWeb EXERCISES.
- The Introduction to Cellular Therapy Inspections Track provides introductory information related to the inspection of clinical, collection, processing, and quality management functions within a cellular therapy program. Registrants who are new to the FACT inspection and accreditation process, such as new personnel and organizations seeking initial accreditation, are encouraged to attend.
