At StaffReady, we write about many issues organizations can have during laboratory inspections. Often, the lack of compliance is because of omission: policies or procedures that are not fully documented or are not always followed. However, this isn’t always the most pervasive issue; sometimes organizations face citations because their procedures or policies are not wrong […]
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Ancillary services are a crucial part of the medical system, providing additional support for healthcare and laboratory organizations. They are crucial in the medical ecosystem because they provide personal critical care to patients who have undergone or are about to go through treatment. Ancillary services can typically cover a wide range of types, including hospice,
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If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. That phrase is gospel during a CAP or CLIA inspection and it’s why incomplete or missing test records consistently ranks high in the list of deficiency citations. Inspectors want clear, retrievable, and complete documentation for every test your lab performs. This includes manual logs, instrument outputs, QC records,
Proficiency Testing (PT) is one of the most regulated elements of laboratory compliance, and for good reason: it directly assesses your lab’s ability to produce accurate, reliable results. Unfortunately, labs often file their PT scores and move on without review, reflection, or remediation. CLIA requires that PT results are formally reviewed by the Laboratory Director
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In the fast-paced world of healthcare and laboratory operations, the alignment of compliance and workforce scheduling is crucial to ensuring both regulatory adherence and uninterrupted patient care. Compliance demands—from CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other regulatory bodies—dictate competency requirements, staff-to-patient ratios, and licensure verifications, making it essential that scheduling is not just about shift coverage but
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