Which document might be required for CAP Accreditation 'if applicable' and relates to information management?

• A. Safety Plan
• B. Laboratory Information System (LIS)—if applicable
• C. Incident Report
• D. Training Schedule

Answer: (B)

This item tests how CAP accreditation handles information management documentation. If your lab uses a Laboratory Information System to handle orders, results, and related records, CAP may require a formal document describing that system and how it is controlled. This includes how the LIS is validated, how data integrity is maintained, who has access, audit trails, backup and disaster recovery, and interfaces with other systems. These elements ensure accurate, secure, and retrievable electronic information, which is central to information management.

Safety Plan, Incident Report, and Training Schedule address safety processes, incident handling, and staff training, respectively, and do not specifically document how electronic information is created, stored, and protected.