The formation of PAM arises from our observation that currently there is a lack of formal training and regulation in the practice of phlebotomy in Malaysia. Practically anyone can practice the trade without formal training. Such practice may cause errors in laboratory results, risk to the patient and phlebotomist, poor standard of patient care, and inefficiency. We hope, with the establishment of PAM, we shall be able to address these issues and raise the quality and standard of phlebotomy service in the country.
We are pleased to announce the formation of the Phlebotomy Association of Malaysia (PAM) as of June 22, 2013. Its name in Bahasa is Persatuan Phlebotomi Malaysia.
The formation of PAM arises from our observation that currently there is a lack of formal training and regulation in the practice of phlebotomy in Malaysia. Practically anyone can practice the trade without formal training. Such practice may cause errors in laboratory results, risk to the patient and phlebotomist, poor standard of patient care, and inefficiency. We hope, with the establishment of PAM, we shall be able to address these issues and raise the quality and standard of phlebotomy service in the country.
Presently PAM has a membership of 461 comprising medical laboratory technologists, nurses, pegawai sains and others.
The objectives of the Association are:
- To bring together the practitioners of phlebotomy to discuss professional issues include quality, standards, needs and opportunities of mutual interest; and to facilitate information sharing.
- To establish uniformity of standards within the profession.
- To formalize a recognized training program for phlebotomists leading to a professional accreditation, and to regulate entry into the profession.
- To impose standards of behavior and conduct on members of the Association and to provide for accreditation for those already working in the profession? provided that they satisfy a minimum requirement criterion.
- To discuss, develop, sponsor, and promote educational and training programs and activities that will advance the practice of phlebotomy in Malaysia.
- To advance the professional status, public service and interdisciplinary collaboration between the pathologists, medical laboratory technologists, nurses and medical assistants in the healthcare service by encouraging continuing self-improvement in knowledge, skills and practices, and a regular sharing of their experiences and education.
- To promote communication between various sectors within the healthcare service that are impacted by the phlebotomy service.
The Council members for the term 2013 – 2014 are as follows:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Council Members
: Mr. Ng Lik Lin
: Haji Ishak Bin Mat Dahlan
: Miss Stephanie Yong Tshun Yee
: En. Badrul Hisham bin Abdullah
: Prof. Dr. Cheong Soon Keng (Jun 2013 – Dec 2013)
: Mr. Selva Kumar A/L N Kasipillay
: Mr. Patrick Peter Fernandez
: Ms Sumitha Mahathevan
: Cik Lili Hafiza Bt M Supian (Jun 2013 – Jan 2014)
: Ms Pamela Tham (From Dec 2013)
Ng Lik Lin
President
PAM
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