Updated February 21, 2012

Reports to: Council on Accreditation

Charge: This Committee is charged to ensure objectivity and consistency in CAP accreditation decision-making by centralizing the decision-making criteria and processes.

Time Commitment

Number of face-to-face meetings: 3
Length of each meeting: 1 day
Typical meeting days of the week: Friday

Location of meetings: 1 in Chicago; 2 other locations

Number of conference calls: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of Month (1.5 – 2.0 hours)

Hours of committee work required outside of meetings:
Occasional expedited review conference call. Preparation for conference calls includes reading of 1-2 inch agenda books of laboratory specific information.

Additional travel or time commitments:
Chair is a member of the Council on Accreditation and a guest of the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation.

Activities of Committee

• Committee is responsible for determining accreditation decisions for LAP laboratories. This includes the application and removal of sanctions.

Expertise or Experience Required

• Good working knowledge of the laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of other regulatory requirements such as CLIA regulations is a positive.
• Previous experience as a Regional Commissioner is desirable.

Benefits to membership on this committee

• Gain insight as to how sustained regulatory compliance can be ensured.
• Occasional speaking engagements about the accreditation program.

Representation on committee beyond the CAP:

• N/A

Related Links

• Committee Roster
• Fellow Member Benefits
• Junior Member Benefits