CPC Documentation & Reporting Requirements Flashcards
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When must a collector report a potential fatal flaw on the CCF to the laboratory?
Answer: Immediately, as fatal flaws may require the specimen to be cancelled
Fatal flaws on the CCF are critical errors that require immediate notification to the laboratory and may result in test cancellation.
Which of the following is considered a fatal flaw on a federal CCF?
Answer: The collector's signature is missing from the certification block
A missing collector signature is a fatal flaw because it means the collection cannot be certified as compliant with federal requirements.
What distinguishes a 'correctable flaw' from a 'fatal flaw' on a CCF?
Answer: A correctable flaw can be fixed with a signed statement or memorandum, while a fatal flaw requires specimen cancellation
Correctable flaws can be resolved through documentation and memoranda without cancelling the test, whereas fatal flaws cannot be corrected and require cancellation.
Which copy of the CCF does the collection site retain for its own records?
Answer: Copy 4
Copy 4 of the federal CCF is retained by the collection site as its record of the collection transaction.
What action must the collector take if the donor refuses to sign the CCF certification?
Answer: Note the refusal on the CCF and proceed with the collection
If a donor refuses to sign, the collector documents the refusal on the CCF and continues with the collection, as the donor's signature is not required to complete the process.
Which party receives Copy 2 of the CCF after the collection is complete?
Answer: The Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Copy 2 of the federal CCF is forwarded to the MRO so they can match it with the laboratory results when reviewing the test outcome.