Tips for complying with JCAHO's most challenging laboratory standards.
OBJECTIVE
Suggest how to comply with the JCAHO standards which have proven to be most challenging in the survey process.


METHODS
JCAHO Laboratory Survey data.


CONCLUSIONS
Previous prior planning is the key to meeting the standards set forth by the JCAHO.
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Laboratory Accreditation Services, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA.
D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D014481:United States