Pathology Laboratories - Accreditation in NSW Health

Summary
Accreditation of NSW Health Pathology Laboratories is required by the Commonwealth to meet uniform standards of practice, competently perform tests and examinations, and produce accurate and reliable results in order to attract Medicare benefits.

Date of Publication: 08 August 2006

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Strategic Procurement & Business Development

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Affiliated Health Organisations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Hospitals

Audience: Chief Executives, Directors of Public Pathology Laboratories

Distributed to: Public Health System, NSW Department of Health, Public Hospitals

Review Date: 08 August 2016

Policy Manual: Not applicable

File No: 97/1993-6

Status: Active

File link: Pathology Laboratories - Accreditation in NSW Health
File size: 26Kb