Adherence should include abiding by relevant federal, state, local, industry, and professional regulations related to proficiency testing, competency assessment, and inspection standards.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is proficiency testing? Why is it useful for medical laboratories?
- How does a medical laboratory ensure the competence of its laboratory professionals?
- What happens if a facility fails to meet CLIA regulations during an inspection?
- What are analytical and non-analytical factors in quality assessment?