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Said: I thought the same thing.  Maybe we should both call again and see what we hear, although they did send me a confirmation email.  Our supply chain started storing the same number of test strips on each unit regardless of the n...

Said: I guess it all depends on the Rep that you talked too.  I was referencing open supplies. I got a deficiency because the units weren't monitoring the reagents in the case when opened. Our site is not supposed to store reagent anyway...

Said: CAP also told me the laboratory should define the definition of working supply, we're using a 4 day supply so it covers the weekend.  Our supply chain monitor the supplies in the unit storerooms on a daily basis so they will just b...

Said: Hey Linda.  Thanks for the suggestion I also talked to cap that told me that it's up to the laboratory to define what is working supplies vs bulk supplies.   I just wondering if I should define as 1 month or 3 months.&nbs...

Said: I don't have a policy yet, but I consulted CAP regarding this topic in reference to temperature monitoring.  I was told that a working supply would be a 1-2 day supply of unopened reagents when they are stored on a nursing unit and...