Across
- 3. processes that are done to perform the test(s) on the sample to achieve a result.
- 5. chemical analysis designed to identify the components of a substance; results are released as a positive (present) or negative (not present).
- 7. in which the results of the testing are communicated to the health care provider.
- 10. Phlebotomy,Sample collection where the phlebotomist is part of the laboratory team and is dispatched to hospital units to collect blood samples.
- 13. processes that it takes to collect the sample and get to the point in which the testing of the sample can occur.
- 16. case when the system does not meet user or customer expectations.
- 17. level of performance.
- 19. of laboratory tests that are not routinely done; often sent to another laboratory that specializes in a specific test.
- 20. Control,Methods to monitor processes and confirm that processes are within the preestablished limits.
- 21. Phlebotomy,Sample collection where all members of the health care team share responsibility to collect blood samples.
Down
- 1. chemical analysis designed to identify how much of a component is present in the sample (amount or concentration).
- 2. Assurance,Program that strives to have the health care facility guarantee that all areas are providing the highest quality and most appropriate level of care.
- 4. code of conduct in the treatment of patients; includes the moral philosophy guiding how the phlebotomist treats the patient.
- 6. outward behavior of an individual.
- 8. Event,An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury.
- 9. of blood from a vein by penetrating a vein with a needle.
- 11. Improvement,Review and monitoring of outcomes to strive toward continuous improvement in performance.
- 12. that can be mixed without reacting with one another.
- 13. of the nature and cause of disease.
- 14. Directives,Document stipulating the kind of life-prolonging medical care permitted for a patient.
- 15. or practice of bloodletting as a therapeutic or diagnostic measure.
- 18. Cause,Analysis of an event to determine the actual reason for the incident and corrective action needed to prevent a recurrence.
