Advanced Proficiency Testing: Applications in Laboratory Networks
Track: Regulatory Changes
Session Number: 701
Date: Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: Ft. Worth 5-7
Description:
Proficiency Testing (PT) has been a regular part of laboratory compliance since CLIA laws were passed in 1988. But as labs have evolved, and especially as groups of labs have formed health systems and networks, PT compliance must be reassessed. This session will:
- Highlight differences in proficiency testing practices in laboratory networks
- Discuss possible pitfalls and strategies to reduce risk
- Examine regulatory changes and ways to adapt to them at the network level
Examples of procedure development, methodologies and tools will also be reviewed.
Session Type: Breakout Session
Body of Knowledge Domains: Compliance and Risk Management
Content Level: Advanced
Learning Objective 1: Define three critical differences between complying with Proficiency Testing (PT) regulations in a single lab versus within a health system or laboratory network
Learning Objective 2: Describe the role of the Laboratory Information System in PT compliance
Learning Objective 3: Develop health system level PT policies and practices which facilitate improved PT compliance
Session Type: Breakout Session
Body of Knowledge Domains: Compliance and Risk Management
Content Level: Advanced
Learning Objective 1: Define three critical differences between complying with Proficiency Testing (PT) regulations in a single lab versus within a health system or laboratory network
Learning Objective 2: Describe the role of the Laboratory Information System in PT compliance
Learning Objective 3: Develop health system level PT policies and practices which facilitate improved PT compliance
