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from the November 2006 issue

ONLINE ACCREDITATION: COMING SOON

The Online Accreditation application will greatly improve the process of applying for ICANL accreditation. Prior to releasing this exciting new format for use by laboratories, the ICANL is making final adjustments and enhancements to add to the usability.

NEW FORMAT IS EXTREMELY USER-FRIENDLY

  • Online help is provided throughout the application
  • Most questions are linked to the related Standards
  • Flags mark questions that potentially lack adherence to the Standards
  • Most of the application can be submitted without printing; most attachments can be submitted in either electronic or paper format, whichever is more convenient

ACCESS TO DATA IS GREATLY IMPROVED

  • Data is retained and can be worked on consistently between accreditation cycles
  • Instant access to most recent submission data is provided
  • Accessible from any Internet-based computer (allows work from laboratory and other offsite locations such as home offices, etc.)
  • Data is transmitted reliably and accurately to the ICANL

EFFICIENT FOR LABORATORIES APPLYING FOR REACCREDITATION

  • Laboratories that are already accredited will receive a username and password to access their Online Accreditation application
  • Much of the lab's data submitted with the previous application will be available; this will save the staff considerable time by requiring them to only make necessary updates in preparation for reaccreditation

All laboratories that have previously purchased the ICANL Accreditation Materials will be provided access to Online Accreditation; each laboratory will receive their personalized login and password information by mail. For those purchasing the application for the first time, ICANL Online Accreditation will be available via an online order form on the ICANL website.

 

THE LATEST...ICANL TO OFFER
ACCREDITATION ONDEMAND

The IAC accrediting commissions are each committed to assisting laboratories with earning accreditation. IAC staff members include both clinical and administrative, highly trained professionals ready to respond to questions related to the process.

To provide specific guidance, the IAC has developed Accreditation OnDemand, a series of webcasts which cover the following topics:

  • Preparing Your Staff And Facility For Accreditation
  • Do Your Protocols Meet The Minimum Requirements?
  • QA/QC And Accreditation: Documenting Your Laboratory's Accuracy
  • Are All Of Your Final Reports Complete And Accurate?
  • Case Studies: Documenting Your Proof Of Quality

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