I know that this is not the first time that I have discussed competency assessment on this blog site, but I continue to find (as a quality advisor) a lack of knowledge about changes to the required processes; who is qualified to perform these and when, and the reasons why these assessments are so important.…
DetailsA while back, a laboratory in preparation for their first inspection asked me an interesting question. This lab was reviewing their personnel files to ensure they were in compliance and wanted me to take a look at their job descriptions to make sure they were adequate. While I proceeded to help this lab with the…
DetailsAs a Quality Advisor I spend a lot time speaking with labs that are either brand new, in the process of getting started, or laboratories that have been in operation for years. One interesting thing I find is that, regardless of whether the lab is new or has been accredited for years, there are some…
DetailsThe concept of an incident has evolved over the years, as laboratory medicine, like healthcare in general, has been affected by changes in government regulation, legal definitions, and increased public awareness of patient rights. Competent incident management is another key component of providing quality patient care. Many years ago, when I began my career as…
DetailsA while back, a laboratory in preparation for their first inspection asked me an interesting question. This lab was reviewing their personnel files to ensure they were in compliance and wanted me to take a look at their job descriptions to make sure they were adequate. While I proceeded to help this lab with the…
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