TDS - Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing

Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing

2025 Ed.

2025 © Joint Commission Resources, Inc.

The Joint Commission Resources

ISBN-13: 978-1-63585-414-5

eISBN-13: 978-1-63585-415-2

1085-469X

Laboratory & Diagnosis, Point of Care

Description

The 2025 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing (CAMLAB) features the official Joint Commission standards, elements of performance (EPs), National Patient Safety Goals®, and other accreditation requirements. It is organized as follows:

• Gold tab” standards requirements, including the standards, EPs, National Patient Safety Goals, and Accreditation Participation Requirements effective January 1, 2025
• “Blue tab” accreditation process information about Joint Commission policies and procedures and practical survey preparation information on documentation requirements, standards applicability, and more
• Several appendixes, including one on standards related to Individualized Quality Control Plans (IQCP) and one on duplicated standards between the laboratory and hospital accreditation programs

The CAMLAB also features icons to help navigate documentation requirements and risk areas and a “What’s New” summary of changes made since the previous edition. Survey readiness tools, including compliance prompts, documentation checklists, and action planning worksheets, are included at the end of each standards chapter.

Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"All laboratories or point-of-care testing programs accredited by The Joint Commission need this manual."

-- Valerie Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody's Review - previous edition

"What can I say - if you are TJC accredited, this is a must-have. Say no more."

-- Valerie Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody's Review previous version

"If you are accredited by TJC, this is a no-brainer. Get this manual and use it often."

-- Valerie Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody's Review - previous edition

Audience

This book is intended for anyone involved in Joint Commission accreditation of a clinical laboratory and/or point-of-care testing program. This includes laboratorians, healthcare organization executives, and personnel overseeing overall regulatory activities. This book meets the needs of its intended audience.