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Terms in this set (68)What is the function of a clinical laboratory? Clinical laboratories perform chemical and microscopic tests on body fluids and Name seven major departments found in a hospital laboratory
Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Immunology, Hematology, Lab support services (specimen collection and processing), and Laboratory Information Systems Name five procedures performed in the hematology department. Blood cell counts, hemoglobin counts, hematocrit, examinations of blood smears, and coagulation tests. Name six tests performed in the chemistry department. Glucose, Electrolytes, Cholesterol, Enzymes, Drug levels, and Hormone levels. How does the HIPAA affect workers in the laboratory? 1. Patient information stored in computers must be password protected. Name five benefits of electronic health records Better coordination of patient care, Improved follow-up after hospitalization, Maintain comprehensive information about patient's health in one file, Provide a secure way to share patient information, and Motivate patient to comply with recommendations. List five locations of clinical laboratory facilities other than in hospitals. Physician offices, State and federal government facilities (public health), Universities, Research institutions or facilities, and Reference laboratories Explain the job functions of the laboratory director Ultimate responsibility for all laboratory operations; may be a pathologist, a qualified M.D., or a doctoral scientist. Explain the job functions of the technical supervisor/laboratory manager. Handles the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, sets personnel standards, and supervises employee performance. Is normally a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) with a B.S. or M.S. and years of laboratory experience. Explain
the job functions of the department Responsible for work within a specific department and for training and evaluating employee performance. Is normally a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) with a B.S. and experience/expertise related to the particular laboratory section. May have an additional specialty certification in that area. Who is responsible for creating the laboratory's SOP manual? The technical supervisor/laboratory manager is responsible for the information and keeping the manual up-to-date. What is contained in the SOP manual? It contains the up-to-date instructions for all procedures performed in the laboratory. What is the purpose of CLIA '88? CLIA '88
specifies minimum standards for all clinical laboratories. The objective of What federal agency is responsible for implementing CLIA '88? CMS (formerly known as HCFA) is responsible for implementing CLIA '88. What are waived tests? Waived tests are those that are determined by CDC or FDA to be so simple that there is insignificant risk for error. What are the five certificates issued under CLIA '88? Certificate of Waiver, Registration Certificate, Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Accreditation, and Certificate for PPMP. What are the activities permitted by a CLIA '88 Certificate of Waiver? permits a laboratory to perform CLIA-waived tests only. What are the activities permitted by a CLIA '88 Registration Certificate? permits the laboratory to (temporarily) conduct What are the activities permitted by a CLIA '88 Certificate of Compliance? issued to a laboratory holding a Certificate of What are the activities permitted by a CLIA '88 Certificate of Accreditation? issued to a laboratory that has been accredited by a What are the activities permitted by a CLIA '88 Certificate for PPMP? permits the laboratory to perform waived tests and allows What is the advantage of proficiency testing? Proficiency testing
programs evaluate a laboratory's performance for accuracy and How do laboratories become accredited? A facility desiring accreditation invites the accrediting agency to inspect its facility and evaluate its performance to determine if established standards are being met. Define accessioning The process by which specimens are logged in, labeled, and assigned a specific identification code. Define accreditation A voluntary process in which an independent agency grants recognition to institutions or programs that meet or exceed established standards of quality.
Define AABB American Association of Blood Banks. The international association that sets blood bank standards, accredits blood banks, and promotes high standards of performance in the practice of transfusion medicine. Define anticoagulant A chemical or substance that prevents blood coagulation. Define bacteriology The study of bacteria. Define Blood Bank Clinical laboratory department where blood components are tested and stored until needed for transfusion; immunohematology department; transfusion services; also the refrigerated unit used for storing blood components. Define CDC Center for Disease Control. Central laboratory for the national public health system. Define CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency within DHHS responsible for implementing CLIA '88. Define CLSI Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. An international, non-profit organization that establishes guidelines and standards of best current practice for clinical laboratories; formerly National Committee of Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) Define clinical chemistry The laboratory section that uses chemical principles to analyze blood and other body fluids. Define CLIA '88 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. A federal act that specifies minimum performance standards for clinical laboratories. Define coagulation The process of forming a fibrin clot. Define CAP College of American Pathologists. The organization that offers accreditation to clinical laboratories. Define COLA The agency that offers accreditation to physicians office laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities; formerly known as the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation. Define DHHS Department of Health and Human Services. The governmental agency that oversees public healthcare matters; also called HHS.
Define EHR Electronic Health Records. A comprehensive, portable, electronic, patient health record. Define EMR Electronic Medical Record. A digital form of a patient chart created in a physician's office or a hospital where a patient is receiving treatment. Define epidemiology
The study of the factors that cause disease and determine disease frequency and distribution. Define FDA Food and Drug Administration. The division of the DHHS responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of foods, drugs, biological products, medical devices, and cosmetics. Define HCFA
Health Care Financing Administration; former name of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Administration (CMS). Define hematology The study of blood and the blood-forming tissues. Define HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A 1996 act of Congress, a part of which guarantees protection of privacy of an individual's health information. Define Immunohematology The study of the human blood groups; in the clinical laboratory, often called blood banking or transfusion services. Define immunology The branch of medicine encompassing the study of immune processes and immunity. Define JC Joint Commission. An independent agency that accredits hospitals and large healthcare facilities; formerly known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Define LRN Laboratory Response Network. Define microbiology The branch of biology dealing with microbes. Define mycology The study of fungi. Define NCCLS National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards; former name of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Define parasitology The study of parasites. Define pathology The study of the causes and effects of diseases. Define pathologist A physician specially trained in the nature and cause of disease. Define phlebotomist A healthcare worker trained in blood collection. Define POL Physician-Office Laboratory. A small medical laboratory located within a physician office, group practice, or clinic. Define plasma The liquid portion of blood in which the white blood cells are suspended; the straw-colored liquid remaining after blood cells are removed from anti-coagulated blood. Define POCT Point-of-Care-Testing. Testing outside of the traditional laboratory setting; aka bedside testing, off-site testing, near-patient testing, or alternative-site testing. Define PT Proficiency Testing. A program in which a laboratory's accuracy in performing analyses is evaluated at regular intervals and compared to the performance of similar laboratories. Define PPMP Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedure. A certificate category under CLIA '88 that permits a laboratory to perform waived test and also permits specified practitioners to perform on-site microscopy procedures. Define quality assessment In the lab, a program that monitors the total testing process with the aim of providing the highest quality patient care. Define reference laboratory An independent regional laboratory that offers routine and specialized testing services to hospitals and physicians. Define serology The study of antigens and antibodies in serum using immunological methods; laboratory testing based on the immunological properties of serum. Define serum The liquid obtained from blood that has been allowed to clot. Define SOP Standard Operating Procedure. An established procedure to be followed for a given operation in a given situation with the purpose of ensuring said procedure is always carried out correctly and in the same manner. Define virology The study of viruses. Define waived test A category of test defined under CLIA '88 as being simple to perform and having an insignificant risk for error. Students also viewedLessons 1-2 and 1-341 terms AndersonSci Word Study Lesson 1-310 terms Erica_Smith644 Lesson 140 terms Shan_Beck8 Lesson 1 - 6: kilo-, mille-, milli-10 terms Erica_Smith644 Sets found in the same folderLesson 1-428 terms Brynn_Davis19 Lesson 1-546 terms Brynn_Davis19 Associations/Societies Abbreviations and Roles27 terms Brynn_Davis19 Lesson 2-812 terms Brynn_Davis19 Other sets by this creatorTest 4 reference ranges/tables72 terms Brynn_Davis19 Chap 1044 terms Brynn_Davis19 Lesson 5-320 terms Brynn_Davis19 Lesson 5-219 terms Brynn_Davis19 Other Quizlet setsNutrition33 terms Jousie_Rodriguez TEST631 terms Randal_Southern IF3 - chapter 7 - related services25 terms Ewanm11 Head and neck study guide179 terms sowellcody247 What is the purpose of CLIA quizlet?The purpose of CLIA is to prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens. If a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests, CLIA requires that two levels of controls be run daily. The study and blood-forming tissues is known as serology.
What is the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments quizlet?CLIA- Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments
CLIA develops their standards and regulations with support from the FDA- Food & Drug Administration, CDC- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and CMS- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Which of the following is the purpose of CLIA?The objective of the CLIA program is to ensure quality laboratory testing. Although all clinical laboratories must be properly certified to receive Medicare or Medicaid payments, CLIA has no direct Medicare or Medicaid program responsibilities.
What is the function of a clinical laboratory quizlet?What is the function of a clinical laboratory? Plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. Laboratory tests help determine the presence, extent, or absence of disease and monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
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