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Peggy Mann posted a reply on Re: QC in clinical settings

Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017 at 12:32 AM

Said: : "Hi, in addition to what the Accreditation Standards 'say', one thing we also have to abide by is State vaccine storage regulations. Frankly for us they are more strict than what TJC Standards are. I only know about State vaccine storage r...

Janet Burckell joined the group.

Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017 at 5:57 PM

Janet is Quality and Point of Care Coordinator works at Mary Washington Healthcare

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James Beck posted a reply on Re: QC in clinical settings

Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017 at 4:45 PM

Said: : "Should be handled as any biohazard as far as storage. With regard to storing in the same refrigerator as medication, a TJC inspector once told me that as long as it is on a different shelf of the unit, it may be stored in the same refrige...

Cindy Engbert posted a reply on Re: QC in clinical settings

Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017 at 4:44 PM

Said: : "Here is the response from Joint Commission on it: https://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFaqId=762&ProgramId=46"

Inga Pichon posted a new Topic

Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017 at 4:34 PM

QC in clinical settings

: "Does anyone have information on the storage of QC in a medicine/vaccine refrigerator? I've heard from nursing, education, clinic managers, and my director on what they "think" should be done but want a governmental agency's answer.
These would be in clinics with very little space for storage and only performing WT. The alternative if it is a no ..."

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