Actually, the verification of instrument performance is a CAP All Common Checklist Requirement and should already be a part of laboratory procedure. COM.30550 Instrument/Equipment Performance Verification Phase II The performance of all instruments and equipment is verified prior to initial use, after major maintenance or service, and after relocation to ensure that they run according to expectations. NOTE: Instrument/equipment performance verification (NOT to be confused with validation or verification of the test method performance specifications) includes processes to verify that the instruments and equipment perform according to expectations for the intended use and within defined tolerance limits. If instruments or equipment are moved, the laboratory must perform appropriate function checks to ensure that they were not adversely affected by the relocation process or changes due to the new environment. This does not apply to portable equipment used following the manufacturer's instructions. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written procedure to verify proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to initial use, after major maintenance or service, and after relocation AND ✓ Records of appropriate function checks
Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal -----Original Message----- From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 1:00 PM Message: 2 Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:32:25 +0000 From: Lester Raff MD <lr...@uropartners.com> It was cytology, but could be histology just as easily! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/10/the-safety-engineers-reply-will-make-you-wonder/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
