Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 333 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Division 520 - HOSPITAL SERVICES
Section 333-520-0030 - Laboratory Services

(a) Have on-site or use a licensed clinical laboratory that meets the requirements of ORS 438.010 through 438.510 and OAR 333-024; or has been issued a valid certificate from the federal government under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 88), and that provides timely laboratory services to support a hospital's medical, surgical and other services.

(b) Have on staff or under contract a clinical pathologist to oversee clinical laboratory testing including pathology services.

(c) Have appropriately trained laboratory staff on-site or on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7).

(a) Have a written policy for point of care testing that is reviewed by a committee, council or other reviewing body designated by the hospital as having responsibility for laboratory services;

(b) Designate a person responsible for the direction and supervision of this testing;

(c) Assure that in addition to manufacturers instructions there are procedures to cover specimen collection and preservation;

(d) Maintain documentation of staff specific orientation, training, and ongoing competency for two years; and

(e) Maintain documentation of instrument calibration, quality control records and preventative maintenance for two years.