The graphic below captures the accreditation and inspection cycle for CAP-accredited laboratories. The initial inspection is announced, thereafter, all US inspections are …

Preparing for the Inspection All Team members should spend 1-2 hours in preparation for each checklist assigned the night before the inspection!

Jun 18, 2024 · Preparing for a College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspection can be a daunting task for medical labs and phlebotomy services in the United States. However, …

The Hematology inspector notes that the coagulation procedure manual has not been signed by the Director since one year before the previous on-site inspection. The supervisor immediately …

Aug 18, 2023 · Whether this is our first time leading your lab in this process, or you are a pro- here are some of my tips that I hope will make your job easier so that you are prepared and …

Focused on ensuring clinical laboratories meet or exceed regulatory standards, CAP inspections assess not only technical accuracy but also the overall safety, documentation, and quality …

The CAP relies on its partnership with our volunteer inspectors to offer an educational, peer-based approach to inspections. Our inspectors share their expertise and insight to reduce risk …

Written by inspection team leaders, this guide helps laboratory directors and their staff prepare for a CAP inspection.

While other accreditors may offer only a high-level overview of your laboratory’s performance or operations, only inspecting where their process happens to take them, CAP inspections …

The CAP’s System Inspection Option helps this process. Not only does preparing for the inspection compel you to standardize across sites, the inspection itself quickly identifies areas …