HTL Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation 3

Question 1

The Joint Commission's Laboratory Accreditation Program uses which framework to organize its laboratory standards?

Accepted Answer

NPSG and EC chapters

Answer

The Joint Commission organizes its laboratory standards under chapters including National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) and Environment of Care (EC), among others.

Question 2

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be accessible to employees:

Accepted Answer

At all times during each work shift in the work area

Answer

OSHA HazCom requires that SDS be readily accessible to employees in their work area at all times during their work shift.

Question 3

A histology lab's QC chart shows that hematoxylin staining intensity has trended downward over 10 consecutive days without crossing a control limit. This pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Systematic shift indicating a trend requiring investigation

Answer

Ten consecutive points moving in one direction is a recognized trend rule (Westgard rule 10x) indicating systematic error requiring investigation even before a control limit is breached.

Question 4

Which CLIA certificate is required for a laboratory that performs only Pap smear screening without any other moderate- or high-complexity tests?

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Compliance

Answer

Pap smear screening is classified as high-complexity under CLIA, requiring a Certificate of Compliance or Accreditation, making Certificate of Compliance the appropriate standard CLIA certificate for such labs.

Question 5

CAP requires that competency assessment for histotechnology staff be performed at which minimum frequency after the initial evaluation period?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

CAP requires that competency assessments be performed at least annually for all laboratory personnel performing patient testing.

(HTL) Histotechnology Certification Practice Test

(HTL) Histotechnology Certification Practice Test

HTL Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation 3