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Said: : "Thanks for all of your replies! With the atlas available do you have to document QC results? Or is just having the images for reference an acceptable form of QC? (We are TJC only, no CAP.) Sent via Groupsite Mobile."

Said: : "We use min/max thermometers in all of our locations that are not staffed 24/7. Staff members check and record the min/max/current temps each day the clinic/unit is staffed. The reset button is checked each day and on Mondays after the wee...

Said: : "I asked Joint Commission standards interpretation line and they too said IQCP's are not appropriate for PPM even though the CDC book talks about writing an IQCP. Thanks Peggy!"

Said: : "Randi, that's a good suggestion. I use it also. And it's complimentary. The other resource I use is CLSI POC 10. With images. On the previous question of using IQCP related to performing 'controls', it's my understanding from a couple of...

Said: : "We use reference images posted by the microscope. The images are from the CDC's PPM book http://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/resources/ppmp This has been a helpful resource for PPM and has the most complete info for PPM that I have found. Randi"