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Said: : "After our TJC inspection last month, our pathologists decided to stop PT for waived tests. We were doing PT for every test. In 2018 we will only be performing PT for our moderately complex tests and PPMP. Our program is quite extensive be...

Said: : "Our written procedures for inpatient/clinic use are the same (glucose, for example). Why would the procedure vary based on where the test was performed? We follow the manufacturer's insert, but also have distinct sections (equipment/mater...

Said: : "CAP require PT on waived and non-waived tests. If you are CAP inspected for both waived and non-waived tests, you have to comply with CAP standards. CLIA, TJC and COLA only require PT on non-waived tests."

Said: : "I will be on medical leave from December 11 to January 19, 2018. Joann O'Connor, Lifebridge POC manager and Megan Mioduszewski,POC specialist will be covering for me. Joann can be reach at ext.25673 or on vocera. Megan can be reach on voc...

Said: : "Are you CAP accredited on the CLIA waived site? If yes, then you have to. You don’t have to be accredited by CAP if you just have waived tests.   Kompan (Opal) Hallman, MBA, MLS (ASCP) Area Laboratory Manager / POCT Coordinator Riverside...