Always Ready: Preparing for Inspections
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Preparing for regulatory inspections is one of the most critical—and stress-inducing—responsibilities for eye banks. In this interactive webinar, participants engage through live polling and quiz questions while learning from seasoned quality professionals Lynn Bly, Jerry Burkey, and Wayne Dietz. Moderated by Stephanie Cottrell, the session delivers practical, field-tested strategies for maintaining continuous readiness for Eye Bank Association of America and Food and Drug Administration inspections—helping reduce last-minute scrambling and improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify best practices for ongoing inspection readiness
- Prepare effectively for FDA inspections
- Strengthen documentation and record management processes
- Reduce inspection risk through proactive quality systems
- Improve staff confidence and inspection performance
Attend this session to move from reactive preparation to being always ready.
Stephanie Cottrell, CEBT, CTBS, CQIA, (ASQ) (Moderator)
Senior Quality Improvement Coordinator
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Stephanie Cottrell is a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) and has over 20 years of experience working in the field of eye & tissue donation. Stephanie currently oversees Quality Compliance for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank and has extensive experience with donor eligibility, auditing, regulatory and accreditation inspections. She is a certified Quality Improvement Associate through the American Society for Quality (ASC) and certified in medical coding through MTI College.
