Implementation of a quality assessment program in laboratories is mandated by:

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CLIA 88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988) mandates quality assessment programs in all clinical laboratories in the United States. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) primarily focuses on the safety of workers while JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and CAP (College of American Pathologists) are voluntary accrediting agencies that evaluate and certify healthcare organizations and laboratories. While they may include quality assessment programs as part of their evaluation criteria, they do not mandate them.

Implementation of a Quality Assessment Program in Laboratories Is Mandated