[Histonet] RE: JCAHO Competency Requirements

[Duddey, Aimee]

We were recently JCAHO inspected and I asked the same question of the inspector.  The response I got was because histology does not report results our competency would be much broader.  You would still have to assess the 6 elements for each process we do.  For example in our lab we do Routine H&E, Special stains, and IHC stains.  You would have to assess the 6 elements for each of these.  In the leading practice library for TJC there is a very good competency assessment document that lists the 6 elements.   Hope this helps. 

Aimee
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Subject: [Histonet] JCAHO Competency Requirements

Good Morning!  We are switching from CAP to JCAHO for our inspection and accreditation.  I'm reading a lot about "Six Method Competency", but most of the information I have is geared toward blood testing.  If anyone out there can offer any suggestions as to how I should reformat our competency forms to satisfy JCAHO, I would appreciate any help.  Thanks in advance!


Laura Jones B.A., HT, PBT (ASCP) | Lead Tech, Histology | Community Health Systems
740 East State Street | Sharon PA | Phone (724)983-3950 | Fax (724)983-3982 www.sharonregional.com<http://www.sharonregional.com/> | lpjones <@t> srhs-pa.org<mailto:lpjones <@t> srhs-pa.org>


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