101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders

Successfully manage your laboratory accreditation and compliance audits with this easily accessible how-to resource for clinical laboratories

Laboratory accreditation is an essential process for all clinical laboratories. Requirements are freely available from various clinical oversight bodies, but they are not always stated clearly, and significant complications sometimes arise from efforts to implement them in the lab. Working to keep a microbiology laboratory in compliance while dealing with microbe outbreaks and other contingencies is a considerable challenge for laboratory managers and supervisors.

101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders simplifies this process with an engaging, accessible introduction to regulatory oversight and accreditation. Incorporating information from all major regulatory bodies and offering key insights for interpreting and applying complex regulations, it is a vital tool for the successful maintenance of any microbiology lab.

101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders readers will also find:

A detailed FAQ for lab compliance and quality assurance systems

Discussion of topics including validation of test systems, CLIA oversight waived testing, and many more

A thorough how-to guide for completing required compliance activities

101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders is ideal for clinical laboratory directors, supervisors, and managers, as well as public health laboratory directors.

Rebekah M. Martin is currently a Medical Affairs Manager for Molecular Solutions at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). She completed a CPEP-accredited medical microbiology fellowship, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM), a former Associate Technical Director of Microbiology for a national reference laboratory and has been working in clinical microbiology for more than a decade.