How
do you get started?
Here’s
how
This section will list the TOOLS you need to perform competency
assessment in your laboratory.
TOOLS:
Testing Unknown samples in your laboratory:
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Blind specimens
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Proficiency Testing samples
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Previously analyzed specimens
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Split samples
Administration of a written examination:
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Examination for Finishing the Gram
positive studies
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Set-
up Station Written CLIA Quiz
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Pathology
General Lab and Safety Procedures
Observation of procedures for:
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Instrument maintenance
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Instrument function checks
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Routine patient test performance
Assess responses to:
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Case studies
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Problems
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Procedures
(written or oral responses can be acceptable)
Checklists:
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Microbiology Employee Training Checklist
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Bactec Instrument
Testing Checklist
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Anaerobe Training
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Stool Culture Training
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Bacteriology Annual Competency
Testing
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New procedures
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Instrument testing
Reference:
NCCLS Training and verification of laboratory personnel:
Approved Guideline GP21-A, 1996