Welcome to Global Odyssey 2002

1. Welcome toGlobal Odyssey2002

2. Background • Idea - 1999 • Organizing Committee – 2000 • EURACHEM/EQALM Workshop – 2000 • Global Odyssey – September 2001 • Global Odyssey – February 2002 • Thanks to Everyone for Support

3. Partners • Many potential partners • Recognize partners on the back of program • No Registration Fee • Division of Laboratory Systems – CDC • Global AIDS Program (GAP) • Financial Support from Bio-Rad, CAP, CSA, AAB, AAFP, API and NCCLS

4. WHY? • Objectives: • To explore advances in EQA • Microbiology, Genetics, Cytology, Internet • To create opportunities for sharing information and for developing new partnerships • To promote the role of EQA in global health

5. Expectations • Develop a sense of global community among EQA participants and program providers • Develop or expand partnerships • Appreciate the global need for EQA programs • Understand the role of international standards

6. Vision • Better communication – PT Inventory, Future Meetings, Publications, Internet • Better collaboration – Resources, Mentors • Better global health – Quality Testing • Learn from other industries – Airlines, Space Program • Ongoing collaboration – Coalition?

7. Questions? • What are your expectations for GO 2002? • What is the scope of EQA in your country? • Should the scope of EQA in your country be changed? • If it should be changed, who could help you change it? • Who should play a role in making these changes in your country?

8. Charge • Participate fully • Share your experiences • Identify partners for your EQA efforts • Help develop the next steps toward solutions for your country and the world • Make new friends and have Fun!

9. Acknowledgements • Organizing Committee • Administrative Support • Speakers • Workgroup Leaders • Subgroup Leaders • Recorders

10. Global Partnership Quality Assurance