CLIA vs CAP

Jillian,
CAP, TJC, and COLA standards are CLIA regs.
Accrediting agency interprets the regulations different from each other.
If you were CAP accredited, you should not have any problem
with inspections as long as you follow all the standards.
The problem with CAP is the peer inspector interpretation.
Sometimes, the CAP inspector might be biased on how they interpret the standards
based on how they were inspected the last time.
CLIA do not have written out standards ( by the number) like CAP.
CLIA, TJC and COLA have a dedicated paid inspectors.
As long as you follow the CLIA regs, you should be fine.
So read your CLIA regs . I attach a copy.
If you do not have a copy or did not get the attachment ,
email me at PManiquis@primehealthcare.com.

Pet Maniquis, MPA, MT(ASCP) POCS (AACC)
Laboratory Point-of Care Coordinator
Providence Medical Center/ Saint John Hospital
8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Ph: 913-596-4727; Fax: 913-596-4728
PManiquis@primehealthcare.com

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Could you put a copy of the CLIA Standards in the FILES ? Thanks

https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/CLIA_Regulations_and_Federal_Register_Documents.html

Here is a link to the CLIA reg's.