2009 Standards FAQs

Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing (CAMLAB)


Status Definitions

Environment of Care

Blood Warmers - Alarm Check DocumentationUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Emergency ExercisesUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Emergency ManagementUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Exit MapsUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Eyewashes - Frequency of FlushingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Hazardous MaterialUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Installation of Call ButtonsRevisedAug 07, 2009
Labeling Oxygen and other Compressed Gas CylindersNewNov 24, 2008
Locking of Electrical PanelsNewNov 24, 2008
Maintaining Medical Waste ManifestsNewJan 13, 2009
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) RequirementsUpdatedSep 04, 2009
Mounting Sharps Boxes/ContainersRevisedMar 09, 2009
One-Time Extension Based on Unforeseen ConditionsUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Placement of Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR) DispensersNewNov 24, 2008
Security of Syringes and NeedlesUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Smoke-free CampusNewNov 24, 2008
Staff Only RefrigeratorsUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Standpipe Fire Hose TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Tabletop DrillsRevisedNov 24, 2008
Temporary Construction BarriersUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Undersink StorageUpdatedJun 29, 2009
Use of FansUpdatedMay 18, 2009

Human Resources

Health Care Industry/Vendor RepresentativesNewApr 15, 2009
Primary Source VerificationUpdatedNov 24, 2008
P.P.M.P. Testing Personnel RequirementsUpdatedNov 24, 2008

Infection Prevention and Control

Food and Drinks in Patient Care AreasUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Licensed Independent Practitioner Health ScreeningUpdatedNov 24, 2008

Information Management

Record Retention - Instrument PrintoutsUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Laboratory Reports - Testing Facility Name & AddressUpdatedNov 24, 2008

Leadership

Tissue Source Facilities - Verification of Licensing & RegistrationUpdatedNov 24, 2008

National Patient Safety Goals


NPSG 1 - Patient Identification


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Two_Patient_IdentifiersNewDec 09, 2008

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Time OutNewDec 09, 2008

NPSG 2 - Communication Among Caregivers


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Read Back OrdersNewDec 09, 2008

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Do Not Use AbbreviationsNewDec 09, 2008

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Critical Tests, Results and ValuesNewDec 09, 2008

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Hand-off CommunicationsNewDec 09, 2008

NPSG 7 - Health Care-Associated Infections


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Hand HygieneUpdatedJun 04, 2009

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Infection-Related Sentinel EventsNewDec 09, 2008

NPSG 13 - Patient Involvement


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Patient InvolvementNewDec 09, 2008

Quality Control

Bacterial ID Systems - Use Of One Organism For Quality ControlNewNov 24, 2008
Calibration In Lieu Of Calibration VerificationUpdatedNov 24, 2008
P.P.M.P. & Proficiency TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Q.C. - 8 Hour FrequencyUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Q.C. For Hematology Analyzers With Two Sample ModesUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Retention Of Blood Bank Crossmatch SamplesUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Rotating Q.C. Among StaffUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Submission Of Tissue To PathologyNewNov 24, 2008
Urinalysis Macroscopic - Use Of Water Or Saline As A Negative ControlUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Use Of Manufacturer Quality Control RangesUpdatedNov 24, 2008

Record of Care, Treatment, and Services

Adverse Tissue Reaction PoliciesUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Traceability of RecordsUpdatedNov 24, 2008

Waived Testing

Color-Blind TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Patient/Client Self Glucose TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Physician Competency For Waived & P.P.M.P. TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Professional Vs. Home Use Tests (Glucose Meters, Etc.)UpdatedNov 24, 2008
Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures (P.P.M.P.)UpdatedNov 24, 2008
Reagents Stored With Medications Or SpecimensUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical RecordUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Screening Vs. DefinitiveUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Survey Of Urine Drug Testing In A Behavioral Health Care FacilityUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Waived Testing & Proficiency TestingUpdatedNov 24, 2008
Waived Testing LogsUpdatedNov 24, 2008