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ASCP
American Society of Clinical Pathology
Assault
an act or threat causing another to be in fear of immediate battery
Battery
intentional offensive touching or use of force without consent or legal justification
Breach of Confidentiality
Failure to keep privileged medical information private
CLSI
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute, sets standards for phlebotomy procedures
Delta Check
Camparison of results of a lab test with previous results for the same test and same person
Expressed Consent
Consent required for high risk procedures
Identification
The most important aspect of specimen collection
Implied Consent
Consent that is assumed in an emergency when consent cannot be obtained from the client or a relative
Infection Control Procedure Manual
Outlines hand washing and other decontamination procedures
Informed Consent
Implies voluntary and competent permission for a medical procedure, test, or medication
NPSGs
National Patient Safety Goals
QA
Quality Assurance is the overall process that establishes policies and procedures for assured quality
QA Indicators
Guides used as monitors of all areas of patient care- measurable,well defined,
QC
Quality Control, the use of checks and controls
QSE
Quality System Essentials, a core set of system essentials for quality outcomes
Safety Manual
Explains guidelines for safety, chemical, electrical, fire and radiation procedures
Specimen Collection Manual
Details how to prep patient and collect a high-quality sample
Threshold Values
the level of acceptable practice beyond which quality patient care cannot be assured
