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Inspector Training

ASHI Inspectors serve as the first level of review in the Accreditation process. The Inspectors provide the hands-on evaluation of a laboratory. It is the goal of the Accreditation Review Board that inspectors provide consistent, objective evaluations of a laboratory. Thus, it is vital that inspectors are informed of changes in policies and regulations that can affect a laboratory's compliance. If you would like to become an inspector, please contact the Accreditation Manager to obtain an application.

Requirements

Appointment and Term

  1. Appointed by the Review Board.
  2. No set appointment time. Active in the computer database.

Qualifications

  1. Employed by an ASHI Accredited laboratory.
  2. Willing to perform on-site visits in a timely, professional and confidential manner as a voluntary service to ASHI with reimbursement of usual and customary expenses.
  3. Attended one (1) full day training workshop since August 2002 and attended either an update session or completed an Accreditation self study program every other year. Attended one training session to perform the on-line inspection using the audit guide.
  4. Performed at least one site visit as a trainee.
  5. Meet or exceed the criteria of Histocompatibility General Supervisor as defined in the ASHI Standards. (See also, the Statements of Competence for Histocompatibility Personnel).
  6. Minimum of two (2) of the following for specific approved technologies: 1). CHS; 2). Diplomat; or 3) documented technical competency. The specific approved technologies include: serology, molecular, flow, solid phase and cellular.

Responsibilities

  1. Perform inspections according to the guidelines in this manual.
  2. Submit to the Commissioner, a copy of the Inspector's Summary Form and the Inspector's Checklist. Electronic submission is immediate. Additional comments should be sent within 2 days.
  3. Notify the Commissioner whenever there may be a conflict of interest.
  4. Sign a Conflict of Interest and Statement of Confidentiality annually.

Inspector Workshop Dates

Please register for the upcoming Inspector Workshops by contacting the Accreditation Manager, Melissa McElroy, at . 

DateTimeWho attendsLocation
September 26, 2010 8 am - 5 pm All Inspectors ASHI Annual Meeting 2010 - Hollywood, FL
       

 

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