Reporting Noncompliance in Clinical Labs Requires the Right Channels and Culture
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Next Steps: With LDT Final Rule Now Null, Industry Groups Urge Lab Managers and Pathologists to Advocate for Change
CAP and AMP officials weigh in on plans to push for a legislative- or CLIA-based approach to future LDT oversight
Further Details to Note about Updated Clinical Lab Director Qualifications
Put into place late last year, the new rules place more emphasis on formal and continuing education requirements
Updates to CLIA Personnel Requirements May Lengthen Hiring Times
Changes ‘have had a significant impact on the recruitment process for laboratory directors and technical supervisors,’ recruiter says
Compliance Concerns: Laboratory Regulations in 2024 and Beyond
Earle S. Collum, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, talks through regulatory changes in 2024 and what to expect from 2025
OSHA Guidance for Labs: 2024 and Beyond
Safety and health guidance for labs—including recent updates, forthcoming changes, and how lab professionals can stay up to date
How the LDT Final Rule’s Exemptions Apply to Oncology Labs
Regulatory expert explores whether any exclusions might benefit cancer laboratories trying to navigate upcoming compliance deadlines
What Labs Need to Know About Reporting Adverse Events to the FDA
Understanding the process and implementing proper procedures is the key to ensuring compliance when reporting such events
Compliance Tool: Checklist for Avoiding 10 Top CLIA Deficiencies for Labs
Even the best labs can incur CLIA deficiencies when unprepared; this checklist can help your lab avoid some of the most common
What the FTC’s New Noncompete Rule Means for Your Lab
The new rule, slated to go into effect September 4, will ban noncompete agreements for most workers, including those in the lab industry
Becoming Proficient in Proficiency Testing
Quality expert Sten Westgard discusses the latest CLIA update: “It’s time to have performance goals built in this century”
Expert Q&A: Quality, Proficiency, and CLIA Updates
Lighthouse Lab Services chief quality officer Anna Hill offers advice on keeping your lab compliant with the latest CLIA changes.
FDA Issues Four Warning Letters to Lab Companies in Less Than Two Months
Laboratory diagnostics manufacturers receive regulatory scrutiny for issues including marketing, quality, and unapproved changes to tests
