ATS Pulmonary Function Laboratory Manual

ATS Pulmonary Function Laboratory Management & Procedure Manual | 3rd Edition

12. QSE: Information Management: A method is defined and implemented which maintains the flow of infor- mation both internal and external to the PF laboratory that ensures the security of data access and integrity of the flow of information.

Pulmonary Diagnostics Path of Workflow 1. Pre-test 1.1. Patient assessment 1.2. Test request process 1.3. Patient preparation 1.4. Equipment preparation 2. Testing session 2.1. Patient training 2.2. Test performance 2.3. Results review and selection 2.4. Patient assessment for further testing 3. Post-test 3.1. Results report 3.2. Interpretation

Documents and Records 1. Records should be maintained for two years or as defined by institutional policy, or as required for compli- ance with governmental standards. 2. Records recommended to define and maintain. 2.1. Quality Management Program (5, 6) 2.3. Quality control records 2.4. Performance improvement plan 2.5. Technologist feedback and continual educational plan (1) 2.6. Policy and procedure manuals (5, 6) 1. Review and update procedures as equipment or procedures are altered. 2. Medical director or designee review and signature are required annually. 2.7. Medical records 2.8. Staff schedules 2.9. Supervisor logs 2.10. Equipment installation manuals 2.11. Additional records described in the quality management system plan (3). 3. Items in the database may include: 3.1. Patients tested 3.2. Procedure codes (institutional billing code and/or current procedural terminology codes [CPT]) 3.3. In-patient or out-patient status 3.4. Third-party payer 3.5. Clinic code or referral site 3.6. Geographic location of patient

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