Laboratory Solutions

Laboratory Solutions
 

 

"For the first time since we opened the lab, the inspection process was a breeze. The staff at Lab Solutions really know what they're doing!"
 

 

 


 

Consultation for CLIA, COLA, CAP, JCAHO, DHS/LFS or OSHA
(onsite)(All corrective measures/implementation are responsibility of laboratory)

  • Assistance with questions about general operations, lab configurations, ownership, etc.
  • Recommendations for instrumentation selections based on best fit
  • Onsite visit, over the phone, or write us at our e-address!

Document Preparation
Every agency has their own form and it can be confusing. We provide assistance that enables you to get it right the first time.

  • Assistance with enrolling in an approved Proficiency Testing Program
  • Assistance with responding to a Statement of Deficiency, Plan of Required Improvement (Plan of Correction)
  • Assistance with preparing correspondence to related agency requests

Laboratory "Check-Up"
Getting ready for an inspection or just want to know how you're lab is doing, this service will provide you with the information you need.

  • Complete review of laboratory operations including waived, moderate and high complexity testing.
  • Review of all testing locations including the main lab, nursing stations or expanded areas
  • A written findings report is provided with recommendations for any corrective actions needed.

Feasibility Study
Thinking about adding or expanding lab services but not sure if it makes sense, why not have an analysis performed by someone who knows what a lab requires.

  • Analysis of test menu and volume vs total cost of operations (including "hidden" expenses)
  • Includes consideration of methodology to be used
  • Formal written analysis

Laboratory Compliance Program
DHS/LFS, CMS/CLIA, COLA, CAP, JCAHO
Whether you have an existing lab or want to develop a new one, we have the solutions to make it a worry free experience.

Customized Programs based on all current applicable regulations or requirements:

        Including:   

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Program (Quality Assessment)
Quality Control
Systems Development
Technical Procedure(s) Development
Recordkeeping and documentation form development

Staff Training includes documentation

Laboratory Maintenance Programs
Now that you have a lab, wouldn't you like to keep it healthy? Whether yours is pre-existing or you used our services to start it up, we have the solutions to keep it running smoothly.
Some of the services included are:

  • An overview of the laboratory by licensed personnel;
  • Monthly QA reviews with documentation;
  • Development of all corrective measures;
  • Staff training;
  • Preparation of all correspondence;
  • Available for consultation as needed;
  • Subscription to NETWORK quarterly newsletter;
  • Present for all inspections when scheduled through us

Available at various service levels: Monthly, Bi-Weekly, Quarterly, Annual...contact us for specifics on services included with each level.

Equipment Training
Need a refresher or just hired a new lab operator?
Call us to see which instruments or test kits we can support.

1-3 days onsite training by a specialist;
Certificate of training with support documentation

Laboratory Reimbursement
Be certain that you are capturing all the revenue that you are entitled to

  • Review of existing billing practices including CPT and ICD 9 coding;
  • Analysis of charges based on industry and locality standards;