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Charge
To advance the Laboratory Accreditation Program under the direction of practicing pathologists to be the premier program for the inspection and accreditation of medical laboratories; to assure the at the program meets or exceeds regulatory requirements, incorporates best practices, and promotes continuous quality improvement; and to enhance the recognition of the role of the laboratory director.
This committee reports to the Council on Accreditation. View a list of the Current Committee Members.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 4 |
| Length of meetings | 1 day |
| Typical meeting days | Friday |
| Meeting locations | One meeting takes place in Chicago and the others take place in two other locations. |
| Number of conference calls | 1 per month; second Wednesday of month (1-1.5 hours) |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Varies |
| Additional travel or time commitments | The chair is also a member of the Council on Accreditation. Other members may also be Commission on Laboratory Accreditation committee chairs or regional commissioners. |
Activities of Committee
- Committee is responsible for providing operational direction of the laboratory accreditation program.
- Additional responsibilities include oversight of the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation committees and regional and state commissioners.
- The Commission also has the responsibility to elevate accreditation program issues to the Council on Accreditation.
Expertise or Experience
- Good working knowledge of the laboratory accreditation requirements
- Knowledge of other regulatory requirements such as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations is a positive
- Previous experience as a regional or state commissioner is also desired
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Gain experience in regulatory and accreditation compliance in both anatomic and clinical pathology
- Opportunity for speaking engagements and accreditation inspections