DAP position statements and policies

Position statements and policies provide background information and express or clarify CPSBC’s intent on a particular matter.

Policies

TopicArea of interestPolicyDate published
AccreditationNovel technologyNew Diagnostic TechnologyJuly 3, 2025
AccreditationArtificial intelligenceArtificial IntelligenceJuly 3, 2025
AccreditationISO accreditationISO Accredited Facility Risk AssessmentOctober 2, 2025
AccreditationLaboratory medicineAccreditation Activities for Sample Collection SitesApril 1, 2026
AccreditationLaboratory medicineEligibility Requirements for DAP AccreditationApril 1, 2026
AccreditationPoint-of-care testingAccreditation Requirements for Facilities Performing Point-of-Care TestingApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMobile servicesAccreditation Requirements for Mobile Phlebotomy ServicesApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMedical imagingAutomated Breast UltrasoundApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMedical imagingBody Composition TestingApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMedical imagingDirect-to-consumer Screening TestingApril 1, 2026
AccreditationLaboratory medicineAccreditation of Genetic Testing Laboratories and Direct-to-Consumer TestingApril 1, 2026
AccreditationLaboratory medicineMedical Laboratory Technologist Certification RequirementsApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMedical imagingPhysicians Performing X-ray ExaminationApril 1, 2026
AccreditationPoint-of-care testingPoint-of-care Medical Laboratory Tests Exempt from DAP AccreditationApril 1, 2026
AccreditationPoint-of-care testingPoint-of-Care UltrasoundApril 1, 2026
AccreditationMedical imagingUse of Portable X-ray Imaging Systems as Fixed X-ray Imaging SystemsApril 1, 2026
AccreditationPatient safetyPatient Safety Incidents ReportingApril 1, 2026
AccreditationGeneralClinical Research in Independent Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) FacilitiesMay 7, 2026
AccreditationGeneralDiagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) Facilities Accreditation CostMay 7, 2026
AccreditationGeneralDiagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) Assessment Rescheduling FeeMay 7, 2026