RALS User Groups
Want to learn more about the New RALS System?
Then make plans to attend a RALS User Group!
2022 RALS User Groups
RSVP today for on-location Educational sessions!
The more proficient you are with your RALS System, the more control you’ll have over your day. Here’s your chance to hone your skills, and it's also the perfect opportunity to meet and network with your RALS System peers!
Ideal for RALS and non-RALS users each session is led by RALS Subject Matter Experts (SME), and includes: lunch, refreshments, and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) hours.
Learning Sessions
- Personalizing Your RALS System
- Leveraging your POC Connectivity Solution
- Making Your RALS Data Base Work for You
At our Chicago, Orlando, Detroit and Boston RUGs, we have a bonus session that will provide an additional 1.0 CEU:
- The Ins and Outs of Training, Competency and Educational Requirements
Jane L. Smith MS MT(ASCP) SI, DLM, Senior Specialist, Scientific Affairs
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
Sessions begin at either 8:30am or 9:30am (Registration) and end at 3:00pm or 3:30pm. Our goal is to make all locations easily accessible with plenty of free parking for attendees. More details will be provided soon after you complete your RSVP form.
We're still working out details on some of the locations, and changes are possible, but save the dates and return to this page often for updates.
Date |
Location | Venue | Register |
May 19, 2022 |
Richmond, VA | Embassy Suites, 2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294 | |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Dallas, TX | Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South, 521 East Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018 | RSVP |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Princeton, NJ | Courtyard Marriott, 3815 US Highway 1 @ Mapleton Road | Princeton, NJ 08540 | RSVP |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Chicago, IL (during the AACC Annual Meeting) | You do not have to be registered for the AACC Annual Meeting to attend this RUG being held at McCormick Place. All RUG attendees will receive a complimentary Clinical Lab Expo pass. | RSVP |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Orlando, FL | Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, 7550 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822 | RSVP |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Seattle, WA | TBD | RSVP |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Detroit, MI | TBD | RSVP |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Boston, MA | Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood, 64 University Avenue, Westwood, MA 02090 | RSVP |
2022 Virtual RALS User Groups
Register for any, or all, of our on-line Educational sessions!
VRUGs are held from 12:00 - 2:00pm on the dates shown below. Dates are subject to change so please visit this page often and check your emails should there be any updates. To register for any or all upcoming 1.5 CEU session click on a 'REGISTER' link below.
Specific topics are still being determined so check back often for details.
Date |
Topics Include... |
Register |
January 24, 2022 |
Capturing Manual Tests in RALS! More and more RALS users are asking about entering manual and lateral flow tests into RALS - and you can with our RALS Manual Test Entry (MTE) module. This means more tests done at the point of care can be electronically captured and stored in the RALS database for viewing and reporting, and can also be uploaded to the hospital LIS. Join us as we take a deeper dive into RALS Manual Test Entry, and much, much more. |
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February 4, 2022 |
This VRUG was 'Super' with many 'how to' scenarios, including generating Reports in the New RALS System, to help you get the most out of your system. In addition, Super Bowl LVI teams will be determined and we asked for your predictions! |
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February 14, 2022 |
Our Valentine’s Day session was filled with good learning and good earning.. Many users joined us for a 'heartfelt' session about the New RALS Systemand learned about new ways to use the system. | |
March 4, 2022 |
This session showed 'How to View Patient ADT Events'; 'Assign Orders'; 'Generate and Review L-J charts in Bulk'; 'Set up Auto-Recertification'; and much more. |
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March 14, 2022 |
Our 'Pi' Day 3.14 session continued showing 'How to View Patient ADT Events'; 'Assign Orders'; 'Generate and Review L-J charts in Bulk'; 'Set up Auto-Recertification'; and much more. |
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April 4, 2022 |
Topics included: The Basics of RALS - Evaluation Criteria, Flag Configurations, and Device Configuration. What are Access Logs; How can I use Tasks; and much more. |
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May 13, 2022 |
This session included discussions on Roles; The RALS Home Page; Striping; Data History, and more. |
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June 6, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
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July 15, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
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August 8, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system | |
September 9, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
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October 3, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
REGISTER |
November 7, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
REGISTER |
December 5, 2022 |
New RALS UI features and updates using our online demo system |
2021 Virtual RALS User Groups
Date |
Topics Include... |
Register |
January 25, 2021 |
New RALS UI; Embedded Views; Current UI vs New UI differences; Active Scenarios |
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February 5, 2021 |
New RALS UI; Embedded Views; Current UI vs New UI differences; Active Scenarios |
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March 5, 2021 |
New RALS UI; Embedded Views; Current UI vs New UI differences; Active Scenarios; RALS LDAP Interface; Dashboards |
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March 15, 2021 |
New RALS UI; Embedded Views; Current UI vs New UI differences; Active Scenarios; RALS LDAP Interface; Dashboards |
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April 2, 2021 |
RALS eQuiz; Respiratory Configurations; Operator Messages; RALS LDAP Interface; Dashboards; Active Scenarios | |
April 12, 2021 |
RALS eQuiz; Respiratory Configurations; Operator Messages; RALS LDAP Interface; Dashboards; Active Scenarios |
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May 7, 2021 |
File-based LMS Interfacing; RALS LDAP Interface; Embedded Views; Active Scenarios; |
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May 17, 2021 |
File-based LMS Interfacing; Evolution of the New RALS UI; Embedded Views; |
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June 4, 2021 |
File-based LMS Interfacing; Evolution of the New RALS UI; Embedded Views; |
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June 14, 2021 |
Changing Views; Add.remove operators; Resetting Passwords; Add and Sort Analyte Columns; Customizing Dashboards | |
July 19, 2021 |
Enter Manual Test Results; Add Comments; Add Results to View; Override a Flagged Result |
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August 13, 2021 |
Printing Results; Generate Operator Pending Recertification Report; Striping |
LISTEN/WATCH |
September 10, 2021 |
Modify a Sample ID of a result; Review QC Results; Change Passwords; Filter results; Review LJ Charts; Creat LJ Tasks; Run Reports |
LISTEN/WATCH |
September 20, 2021 |
LJ Tasks/LJ Review; How to run a Report; How to see a recertification summary; User Questions | |
October 1, 2021 |
RALS system navigation; Tasks; Levey-Jennings; Updating your RALS system |
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October 11, 2021 |
What happens to RALS on October 12?; How to update your RALS system; Running reports; adding new locations; tasks; Levey-Jennings; and more |
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November 8, 2021 |
What happened on October 12:; Embedded Views; Accessing the New RALS system; User Questions |
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November 15, 2021 |
RALS Version 7.0.0 Updates; New Features, New Functionality! |
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December 3, 2021 |
RALS Version 7.0.0 Updates; New Features, New Functionality! |
VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE |
December 13, 2021 |
RALS Version 7.0.0 Updates; New Features, New Functionality! |
2020 Virtual RALS User Groups
To listen to a recording of a past session, click on a link below.
| Date | Time | Register |
| October 9, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |
| October 23, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |
| November 9, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |
| November 16, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |
| December 4, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |
| December 11, 2020 | 12:00-2:00pm EST | LISTEN/WATCH |