The CRI IQCP E-Optimizer™ , is an intuitive and innovative tool designed to assist laboratories implement the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP) guidelines, scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2016. The E-Optimizer helps labs biopsy their current QC methods; receive customized recommendations on how to align their QC programs with IQCP guidelines; and develop and implement their own individualized test system QC. The program, which can be customized for any test system in a laboratory, including waived, moderate or high complexity tests, allows labs to meet the following key objectives:
- Perform a meaningful Risk Assessment
- Create an economically and clinically beneficial QC Plan customized by test method, utilization, environmental factors, and personnel competency
- Optimize current QC/QA processes
- Adhere to federal, state and accrediting organization requirements
- Ensure continuous quality patient care, with optimal clinical outcomes
- Identify new initiatives and ongoing measures to improve the quality of patient care
