Inspection Team Leader Training - LAPITLT12Q.2016
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This activity is intended for new as well as experienced Team Leaders (pathologists or PhD laboratory directors) preparing to perform an on-site inspection and need to fulfill the inspector training requirement.

Credit Type: CE, CME, SAM
Duration: 5 hours
Launch Date: December 15, 2016
Expiration Date: December 14, 2017 12:00 AM (ET)
Pricing: N/A
MOC Category: Systems-Based Practice

NOTE: You must complete this course and successfully pass the post-test to fulfill the training requirement.

Description
The purpose of this course is to provide you with the tools and techniques to be a successful inspection team leader as you select the appropriate team members, evaluate the laboratory director’s involvement in the laboratory’s culture of quality and safety, keep the team on track, and help resolve problems. It also provides inspection or auditing techniques, which will assist you in gathering the appropriate information to determine if your findings support compliance with the requirements. This course is appropriate for new as well as experienced team leaders.

Objectives
After completing this SAM eligible activity and post-test, you should be able to:

  1. Use the information included in the Inspector's Inspection Packet to make decisions including determining team size and selecting appropriate team members.
  2. Recognize the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (CLA) policies that relate to the conduct of on-site inspections.
  3. Effectively apply time management strategies to facilitate the inspection process.
  4. Evaluate compliance with the requirements for the director's role and responsibilities.
  5. Apply appropriate Lab General requirements.
  6. Decide whether to cite a deficiency or provide a recommendation based on the information gathered and a consistent interpretation of checklist items.
  7. Ensure consistent interpretation of common checklist items (eg, QM, PT, QC, patient safety, method specifications, personnel/competency, safety, computers, reports).
  8. Compare findings related to requirements common to all checklists to uncover systemic problems.
  9. Recognize situations which have caused or could cause serious immediate harm to patient or staff (immediate jeopardy) and act accordingly (eg, contact the CAP).
  10. Inform supervisors of potential deficiencies as the deficiencies are identified (prior to Summation).
  11. Apply the practice of corrected on-site versus removing deficiencies appropriately.
  12. Ensure deficiency/recommended pages are completed with sufficient detail.
  13. Recognize the purpose and importance of the Pre-Summation and Summation Conferences.
  14. Complete ISR Part A with sufficient detail (including documentation of summary components consistent with deficiencies, issues not covered by checklist).

CME/CE Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE (Continuing Education for non-physicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the American Board of Pathology’s (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs).

This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.

Passing Requirements
You have a total of three opportunities to take and pass the post-test. If you correctly answer 70% or more of the post-test items, you may claim credit. CME/SAM credit can be applied to the American Board of Pathology (ABP) Self-Assessment Module (SAM) requirements. The AMA requires that you pass the post-test in a enduring program to claim credit; therefore, if you do not pass, you cannot claim credit.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

CAP Learning has recognized that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online assessment portion of this activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the CAP Learning Division at 800-323-4040, Option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation is available December 15, 2016 and will expire on December 14, 2017 12:00 AM (ET). You MUST claim credit by this date/time.





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Inspection Team Leader Training