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Said: Just found out about this today.  Because we are pediatrics we like the 1cc syringes but I'm interested in hearing any alternatives folks are coming up with.

Said: Our site follows the same process as Lisa stated, we have an IQCP which allows us to run QC monthly. We in POC runs cal verfier's and qc on all new lot of cards, we also have the device set up to lock out patient testing if qc is not ra...

Said: Kelly, we run external QC monthly with rotating testing personnel and Epocs. We adjusted our IQCP according to historical data. This means we run monthly external QC on one EPOC monthly and when we receive a new lot # of cards. The anes...

Said: Hey Kelly, I know of a friend who was a supervisor for the Point of Care department and he was cited by the Joint Commission for running the QC for the epocs. His rationale was that the regulation was silly and believe the ...

Said: The CLIA reg specifically calls it out, so regardless of your accrediting agency or IQCP it must be performed by those performing the test, and not just the same ones every time either. We fight this battle too. https://www.ecfr.gov/cur...