Regulatory Agencies

Question 1

Evaluates, certifies, and accredits health care organizations

Answer 1

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Question 2

Sets standards of care to ensure quality and reliability of health care

Answer 2

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Question 3

Laboratory tests must meet the accuracy standards of this agency (faxed reports from lab to physicians)

Answer 3

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Question 4

TJC accepts inspection from this agency

Answer 4

College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 5

Inspects lab procedures and laboratory results

Answer 5

College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 6

Proficiency samples are sent to labs by this agency for accuracy checks

Answer 6

College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 7

This agency establishes laboratory guidelines and procedures

Answer 7

Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS)

Question 8

Consists of representatives of the laboratory and laboratory industry

Answer 8

Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS)

Question 9

Maintains uniformity of laboratory procedures on a national basis

Answer 9

Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS)

Question 10

This act’s main goal is to protect patients in receiving accurate and reliable laboratory results (document quality control results)

Answer 10

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)

Question 11

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 is enforced by what?

Answer 11

A committee of inspectors (ex: Department of Public Health & Human Services)

Question 12

Maintains and enforces safety standards for employees

Answer 12

OSHA

Question 13

Can issue fines if there are safety violations

Answer 13

OSHA

Question 14

Main goal is to prevent work-related injury, illness, and death

Answer 14

OSHA