Get Corrective Action For Api Form

The Corrective Action For Api Form serves as an essential tool for laboratories to document and analyze proficiency testing failures. Filling out this form online allows for organized data entry and efficient record-keeping.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the year and testing event at the top of the form. This information provides context for the entries that follow.
3. Provide the analyte and sample number associated with the testing. This identification is crucial for accurate tracking of results.
4. Input the date the sample was tested and the name of the person performing the test to document accountability.
5. In the specimen handling section, indicate whether specimens were received in acceptable condition, stored properly, and whether they were hemolyzed.
6. Review and answer the related questions on specimen stability and reconstitution, ensuring all notes are properly recorded.
7. Move on to the clerical errors section. Confirm whether results were transcribed accurately and recorded on the correct forms, and indicate if there were any discrepancies.
8. Complete the quality control section by addressing if controls were within range and noting any trends or shifts in control results.
9. For the calibration section, document any recent calibration problems, along with timelines for calibration and verification.
10. Assess instrument performance by noting any issues that arose on the day of testing and whether maintenance was performed recently.
11. In the reagents section, confirm proper storage conditions, expiration dates, and any changes in manufacturers or formulations.
12. Address the culture section by ensuring media storage conditions, expiration status, and appropriate quality control are duly noted.
13. In the findings section, summarize any findings that emerged during the investigation.
14. Determine if patient results were affected and provide a written course of action if required.
15. Conclude by documenting the corrective action taken and signing the form with the names and dates of the person performing the investigation and the lab director.
16. Finally, save the changes, and options to download, print, or share the completed form should be utilized as needed.

Complete your corrective action forms online today for efficient documentation and compliance.