Giving someone a "secret" signature code defeats the whole purpose of
having a secret code.  I interpret CLIA as you, A pathologist should NOT
give their signature code to anyone.  Also, they are required to change
their password every 6 months in order to ensure no one "acquires" their
signature code.
 Don Luke, HT (ASCP)
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
2501 N. Patterson St
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
PHONE (912) 259-4830



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>From: 	Weems, Joyce[SMTP:JWEEMS@sjha.org]
>Sent: 	Wednesday, November 11, 1998 2:24 PM
>To: 	'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
>Subject: 	CLIA
>
>Hey You Guys!
>
>I am trying to determine exactly who is required by CLIA to
>electronically sign out a pathology or cytology case. My interpretation
>is that the pathologist needs to sign out the cases themselves and can
>not pass that duty along to someone else using their computer code. How
>does everyone else interpret this?
>
>Thanks, Joyce
>
>