What are the requirements for ICANL QA plan?
All laboratories must have a written Quality Improvement policy that includes annual assessment of at least one measure from each of the following three areas: administrative, technical and interpretive quality (See Standard C1.1 and C2.1). The plan should address the specific quality assurance activities to be performed, the frequency and staff responsibilities. In addition, there must be minutes or a report documenting the implementation of the Quality Improvement plan that includes a review of the findings and actions for improvement of performance in all three areas. At a minimum, these meetings must occur at least every six months. (See Standard C.1 and C3) Each laboratory must create a QA policy that works best for them and their busy schedules. The concept of “Keep it simple” was never more appropriate. Examples of quality improvement activities include: • Administrative: Report turn around time, delay in scheduling, as well as patient and physician satisfaction surveys • Techni
