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Matthew Thomas posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Said: Good Morning - Our institution was inspected by JC back in December and it was specifically mentioned by our surveyor that QC testing must be performed by testing personnel, this was directed towards our i-STAT program. Looking in...
Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP liked a reply on topic Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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View ReplyJeremy MacDonald posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Said: This comes up once in a while and is easily resolved.Show them the regulation that states that the staff that perform thes testing are the same staff that must perform the QC. I would also include the regulation that state...
Kristin Cox posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Said: Regardless of your accreditation/inspection agency, they all follow CLIA regulations. It must be testing personnel performing the QC. Maybe you should consider adjusting your IQCP for this device and move it from weekly to monthly...
Kelly Greenlee posted a new Topic
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Epoc QC Testing Question
We have Epocs in our Anesthesia department and testing is performed by CRNAs and anesthesiologist. They have been complaining about performing the weekly liquid QC. They are trying to say that is the only equipment within their scope where they are assigned responsibility for ongoing quality assurance. But they are using the excuse that they do not ensure things like the ultrasound or other equipment they use are working properly. But those aren't testing devices....
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