Session 123: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

Session 123: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES: YOUR EMBRYOLOGY LAB'S SURVIVAL GUIDE Webinar and extra footage from real life disaster situations ( unabridged): Tuesday, 24th October (3 pm EDT / 8 pm UK / 9 pm CET)Synopsis: The webinar "When Disaster Strikes: Your Embryology Lab's Survival Guide" focused on helping IVF clinics prepare for and respond to emergency situations that could impact their operations. Moderated by Drs. Fadi Choucair, Tricia Adams, and Chelsey Leisinger, the webinar featured lessons learned from past disasters, steps for developing emergency and continuity plans, assessing potential costs and liability, and advice from clinics that experienced real-life catastrophes. Presenters Natalie Hesketh, Kristen Ivani, Steve Katz, and Drs. Hiromitsu Hattori, Michael Baker, Bhushan K. Gangrade, Ellen Stringfellow, and Ineabelle Collazo covered key topics like risk assessment, contingency protocols, safeguarding embryos and equipment, and budgeting for preventative measures. The webin