2026 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing (CAMLAB) Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781635854695 ISBN-10: 1635854695 Copyright: 2026 Edition: 1st Author: The Joint Commission, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 94 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Tiffany Rose Kong,  MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CNL, NPD-BC  (Rush University Medical Center) Description The primary emphasis of the book is The Joint Commission's regulatory standards specifically around laboratory and point-of-care testing. It is organized by categories, each clearly marked with tabs for easy navigation. Within each category, the standards are presented in numerical order and accompanied by concise bullet-point descriptions and rationale. This edition reflects the 2026 standards, consistent with the publisher's practice of releasing updated versions annually. Purpose This manual's purpose is to keep clinicians informed and current on the accreditation standards set forth by The Joint Commission. Serving as a practical user guide, it supports organizations in achieving and maintaining accreditation or reaccreditation compliance. The objectives are worthy as the standards emphasize quality and patient safety in clinical care. As content experts in their field, The Joint Commission effectively fulfills these goals by providing authoritative and reliable guidance. Audience The intended audience are accreditation leaders, managers, and frontline staff who perform or oversee laboratory services and point-of-care testing. Authored by employees of The Joint Commission, the text benefits from the expertise of the very subject matter experts who establish the standards that healthcare organizations are required to meet. Features The book is structured around the 13 accreditation requirements and includes a section dedicated to the accreditation process. Presented in a manual format, the content is concise and focused on essential, "need-to-know" information, with each standard consistently organized for ease of reference. The use of bolded standard numbers, bullet points, and italicized text makes the material accessible and easy to digest. The inclusion of four appendices, along with a glossary and index, further enhances the book's usability and supports comprehension of key terms and concepts. One of the strongest features of the manual is the inclusion of compliance assessment prompts at the end of each chapter. These prompts can be used to conduct mock surveys and support organizational survey readiness, as they closely mirror the types of questions The Joint Commission may ask during an evaluation. In addition to these mock questions, the book also offers practical tips for a successful survey. While the book contains few visuals and only a limited number of tables, charts, and process flow diagrams, this aligns with its purpose as a standards-focused manual. The emphasis remains appropriately on explaining the standards and how to meet them. Assessment This book is a high-quality and practical resource for healthcare organizations seeking accreditation or reaccreditation through The Joint Commission. The spiral-bound format with clearly labeled tabs enhances usability, enabling readers to quickly locate specific standards without the need to memorize them. When compared to other publications by The Joint Commission, this book follows the organization's signature format and presentation style, offering a consistent and familiar structure. The release of updated editions is well justified due to the continually evolving nature of accreditation standards and regulatory expectations, with annual updates helping organizations remain aligned with current requirements and best practices. I strongly recommend this book, particularly for accreditation departments, quality and safety teams, and organizational leaders who serve as subject matter experts for their institutions. It is well suited for use during leadership rounds, mock surveys, staff education, and ongoing compliance monitoring. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2026 Doody Enterprises, Inc.