By Ownership Flashcards
operated and maintained, partially or wholly, by the national government, a local government unit
Government
privately owned, established, and operated with funds through donation, principal, investment or other means, by any individual, corporation, association or organization
Private
Head of Human Resource
Pathologist
Visitation:
Recommended:
Option 2 (new AO):
Recommended: once a week
Option 2 (new AO): at least 1 physical and 2 teleconference/call per month
Main Staff:
Registered Medical Technologists (CMT, Section Head, MT staff)
Support Staff:
(sometimes are filled by MT, especially if UNDERSTAFFED)
o Laboratory technician, Laboratory aide, Encoders, Receptionists
at least 1 RMT per section
Anatomic Pathology
will depend on the service/s offered
Molecular Pathology
All laboratory reports shall bear the _____ and ___________ of the ___________ and_______________________.
name; signature; pathologist; medical technologist
T/F. (In emergency cases/STAT of some laboratories, pathologists’ signature may not be required)
True
more specific than the previous A.O.s
Space dimensions
added due to pandemic
Sterilization units
optional and usually found in tertiary institution-based lab
Conference rooms
Structurally sound, safe, and sturdy with a minimum fire-resistant rating as prescribed by the_____________________ (structural engineers)
Walls; Fire code of the Philippines
Interior walls or partitions and walls of the clinical working area and its sections shall be constructed from
WALL TO CEILING
Durable, wear-resistant, readily cleanable
o Tiles/cement, smooth flooring, rubberized; DO NOT USE WOOD
Floor
especially high-traffic areas (hallways)
Non-slip surface
Durable, non-porous (does not absorb moisture), does not support bacterial growth, smooth and easy to clean
o Ceramic; DO NOT USE WOOD
Counters (work stations)
preferably stainless steel with gooseneck faucet
Sink
The minimum clear opening for the main door/s of the clinical laboratory and the clinical working area and exit doors shall be at least
Door; 900mm and should not be less than 800mm
The floor-to-ceiling height of rooms containing biosafety cabinets and fume hoods shall be at least
Ceilings; 2.60 meters
Artificial air conditioning → especially for sections w/machines
Ventilation
Minimum requirement → at least an
exhaust fan in each section
___________ airflow in the laboratory is RECOMMENDED
o __________ ____________ (allows entry of air only; in one direction)
Directional; Negative pressure
_________, _______, _______, and other similar finishes shall be avoided
Carpeting, fabrics, wood
The clinical laboratory shall provide additional requirements depending on the type of pathogens handled in the facility and the biosafety level required based on the conducted risk assessment, in adherence with the requirements of lab biosafety & biosecurity. (BSL-3: + ___________, BSL-4: + _______________)
anterooms; positive pressure suit
