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Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing

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2026 Ed.

The Joint Commission Resources

ISBN-13: 978-1-63585-469-5

eISBN-13: 978-1-63585-470-1

Laboratory & Diagnosis, Point of Care

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The 2026 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing (CAMLAB) features the official Joint Commission standards, elements of performance (EPs), National Patient Safety Goals®, and other accreditation requirements. It is organized as follows:

  • Accreditation requirements, including the standards, EPs, National Patient Safety Goals, and Accreditation Participation Requirements effective January 1, 2026
  • Accreditation process information about Joint Commission policies and procedures and practical survey preparation information on documentation requirements, standards applicability, and more
  • Several appendixes, including one on standards related to Individualized Quality Control Plans (IQCP) and one on duplicated standards between the laboratory and hospital accreditation programs

The CAMLAB also features icons to help navigate documentation requirements and risk areas and a “What’s New” summary of changes made since the previous edition. Survey readiness tools, including compliance prompts, documentation checklists, and action planning worksheets, are included at the end of each standards chapter.

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