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Alma Knudson posted a reply on Re: Comparability of >2 Non-Waived Devices (epocs)

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 5:35 PM

Said: There are QUALITY CROSS CHECK PRODUCTS from CAP that can be use for Instrument to Instrument correlation purposes. Sincerely, Alma “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the CHANCE to work hard at work worth doing” – Theodore Roos...

Leah Landis posted a new Topic

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Comparability of >2 Non-Waived Devices (epocs)

I'm in the process of implementing five epocs for our respiratory department. I'm trying to come up with a procedure for our 6-month comparisons, both epoc-to-epoc and epoc-to-RapidPoint (our backup method in the main lab). I've never had more than two of the same non-waived instrument, and I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around how to compare five identical devices to each other and to our backup method. Can I choose one epoc to be my "reference" device and compare the RapidPoin...

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Danyel Olson posted a reply on Re: New CLIA changes

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Said: I'm currently doing the same thing as Ivy and building my pool of "currently qualified staff" to grandfather in. I have reached out to COLA and CAP with additional questions because all the webinars seem to be focusing on all the other ...

Melissa Willcox posted a reply on Re: Lancet expiration dates for glucose meter u...

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Said: At MLH in Pennsylvania, we also have found lancets with manufacture date printed on each lancet and have educated staff that the expiration date is 5 years from the manufacture date. This education is now part of the annual CBT:

Jason Ferrell posted a reply on Re: CoaguChek XS - Quality Assurance Measures?

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM

Said: When I was using it at my old office we would send a sample for correlation to the main hospital laboratory and keep them in a record log. Maybe every 3-6 months for comparison.