Mac 6: Post CJ Flashcards
Enumeration
Give the three (3) objectives of Policy Manuals and Procedure Manuals
- Ensure effective communication
- Remove any ambiguities
- To allow uniform and consistent application of the laboratory’s policies and procedures
Standardization is considered key in the preparation of procedure manuals because of
- Information
- Uniformity in the performance of tasks and tests
- Effective Communication
- Regulatory Requirements
Uniformity in the performance of tasks and tests
True or False
Internal manual is directed for the users of laboratory services
False
True or False
Procedure manual is presented using an outline model with subject headings
False
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_____ contains overall policies, procedures, and rules for ensuring the quality of laboratory services
Quality Management Manual
Under the OSHA and CLIA’88 rules, if supervisors adopt a procedure issued by a manufacturer or published in a reference text, they are not responsible for its accuracy and applicability to the tests performed in their laboratory.
- True
- False
- Impossible to determine, based on the information provided in the question
False
Enumeration Give three (3) general topics Included in Policy Manual
- Administrative organization
- Employment and personnel policies
- Adherence and enforcement of safety and health procedures
- Disaster plans
- Confidentiality and release of patient information
- Security and access to facilities
- Solicitation on the premises
The format and style for writing procedures should meet the needs of staff and patients and be designed to:
- Serve as a ready resource for checking performance criteria
- All of the above
- Match the skill and technical ability of the users
- Meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Establish performance and behavior expectations
All of the above
The following are items found in a laboratory’s technical procedure manual EXCEPT:
- Interferences
- Troubleshooting suggestion
- Short summary of the main elements of the procedure
- None of the above
None of the above
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Give the meaning of this abbreviation: OSHA
Occupational Safety Health Administration
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Give the meaning of this abbreviation: AABB
American Association of Blood Banks
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Give the meaning of this abbreviation: JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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Give the meaning of this abbreviation: NCCLS
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards
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Give the meaning of this abbreviation: CLIA’88
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
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_____ is a manual containing procedures that apply to specific work tasks and duties
Procedure Manual
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_____ contain information and step-by-step instructions for operating instruments and performing individual tests, tasks, and duties.
Technical Manual
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Intended for use by the members of the laboratory.
Internal Manuals
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___ addresses policies that apply to the entire laboratory.
Administrative Manual
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___ a manual that contains policies that apply to the general and overall operations of the institution.
Policy Manual
The primary reason and aim of the policy and procedure manuals is to ensure:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Effective Communication
- Information
- Accreditation Requirements
Effective Communication
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Procedures, in contrast to ______, are detailed and comprehensive documents
Policies
