Develop written procedures for managing the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures that address the following:

1. The definition of critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures
2. By whom and to whom critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures are reported
3. Ways in which critical results are notified and received by the healthcare team such as Alarms, pagers, and calls.
4. The acceptable length of time between the availability and reporting of critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures
5. Implement the procedures for managing the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures.
6. Evaluate the timeliness of reporting the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures.