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Regulatory Compliance & Standards Flashcards

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  1. Under CLIA '88, which laboratory test category requires the highest level of personnel qualifications and quality control?

    Answer: High complexity tests

    High complexity tests require the most stringent personnel qualifications and quality control under CLIA '88 regulations.

  2. A laboratory receives a deficiency citation during a CAP inspection. Within how many days must a corrective action plan typically be submitted?

    Answer: 30 days

    CAP requires laboratories to submit a corrective action plan within 30 days of receiving a deficiency citation.

  3. Which federal agency enforces OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in clinical laboratories?

    Answer: OSHA

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).

  4. Which document outlines the acceptable range of performance for a laboratory test method during method validation?

    Answer: Quality control chart

    A quality control chart (e.g., Levey-Jennings chart) graphically displays acceptable performance ranges established during method validation.

  5. The Joint Commission's laboratory standards are found in which accreditation manual?

    Answer: CAMH — Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals

    The Joint Commission publishes laboratory standards in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH), which includes a laboratory chapter.

  6. A laboratory's CLIA certificate of accreditation is issued for what period of time?

    Answer: 2 years

    CLIA certificates of accreditation are valid for two years, after which the laboratory must be re-inspected.

  7. Which regulation requires laboratories to notify patients of their right to receive a copy of their test results?

    Answer: CLIA Final Rule 2014

    The 2014 CLIA Final Rule amended regulations to allow patients direct access to their laboratory test reports.