#06-5558 Accrd Manual V7 - COLA

CRITERIA FOR QUALITY LABORATORY PERFORMANCEMA 18 RAre function check data accessible for detecting instrument malfunction?Many manufacturers provide preprinted forms for the user to document these function checks.MA 19 RAre corrective actions, to bring function checks within manufacturer’s established limits, taken and documentedprior to patient testing?If function checks exceed limits that are established by the manufacturer or your laboratory, corrective actionneeds to be taken and recorded. Documentation should include a description of the problem and all correctiveactions performed. This may include documentation of phone calls to technical service (if applicable),copies of instrument printouts, and any applicable service records (if performed by manufacturer service representative).Patient testing should not be performed until the instrument function checks have passed.Refer to the instrument operator manual for assistance in troubleshooting.MA 20 RAre manufacturer’s directions followed for the maintenance of each instrument or piece of mechanical equipmentin the laboratory?This criterion addresses the method of maintenance used. Follow the manufacturer’s step-by-step directions(i.e., if a certain part should be removed prior to another part, these directions should be followed). Theseare available in the instrument’s operator manual.MA 21 RIs preventive maintenance performed and recorded for daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenanceas required by the manufacturer?These requirements are in the instrument’s operator manual.MA 22 RAre all centrifuges clean and maintained?There should not be an accumulation of blood or dirt on the centrifuge. If the centrifuge requires routinemaintenance (e.g., brushes checked and/or changed), this should be recorded. When the centrifuge is usedas part of the preparation process for a particular test that requires centrifugation at a designated speed, thelaboratory should have the revolutions per minute (RPMs) checked at least once per year to ensure that thecentrifugation process is adequate for the testing performed.MA 23 RAre microscopes properly maintained?Microscopes should be cleaned routinely in addition to any scheduled maintenance by an outside firm. It isparticularly important to remove any accumulations of immersion oil from the condenser and objectives witha soft cloth and lens cleaner.Are maintenance logs kept that contain: (MA 24-MA 26)MA 24 RRecommended maintenance and function check procedures?MA 25 RThe frequency of performance of these proceduresMA 26 RThe dates performed and who performed it?22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COLA PHONE 800.981.9883 | FAX 410.381.8611 | ON-LINE www.cola.org