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BSMT/NU MED 221 Year 2: Laboratory Quality Management System
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BSMT/NU MED 221 Year 2: Laboratory Quality Management System

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What is the purpose of a Quality Management System in a laboratory?

  • To coordinate activities and control the organization with regard to quality (correct)
  • To set standards for laboratory operations
  • To guide the organizations towards financial success
  • To minimize personnel effort in the laboratory
  • Which organizations set standards for laboratory operations?

  • ISO and CLIA (correct)
  • NIST and OSHA
  • WHO and CDC
  • FDA and EPA
  • What are the consequences of inaccurate results in the laboratory?

  • Increased patient complications and longer medication (correct)
  • Reduced personnel effort in the laboratory
  • Improved patient outcomes
  • No impact as long as the treatment is started
  • Which part of the laboratory workflow involves Sample Collection?

    <p>Pre examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Record Keeping in a laboratory?

    <p>To maintain a history of laboratory activities for reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three phases in the workflow of a health laboratory?

    <p>Sample collection, sample transport, releasing and interpretation of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does achieving a 99% level of quality mean in terms of error rate?

    <p>1% error rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential characteristics of laboratory results?

    <p>Accurate, reliable, and timely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the most important resource in a laboratory for productivity?

    <p>Competent and motivated personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Quality Policy in an organization?

    <p>To integrate the mission, vision, and core values for quality commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quality Management System in a Laboratory

    • The purpose of a Quality Management System (QMS) in a laboratory is to ensure the quality of laboratory results and services.

    Standard-Setting Organizations

    • Organizations that set standards for laboratory operations include ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and CAP (College of American Pathologists).

    Consequences of Inaccurate Results

    • Inaccurate results in the laboratory can lead to misdiagnosis, wrong treatment, and harm to patients, as well as legal and financial consequences.

    Laboratory Workflow

    • The pre-analytical phase of the laboratory workflow involves Sample Collection.
    • The three phases in the workflow of a health laboratory are: • Pre-analytical phase (sample collection and preparation) • Analytical phase (testing and analysis) • Post-analytical phase (result interpretation and reporting)

    Record Keeping in a Laboratory

    • The purpose of Record Keeping in a laboratory is to maintain a complete and accurate record of laboratory data, including testing, results, and quality control.

    Achieving a 99% Level of Quality

    • Achieving a 99% level of quality means that the laboratory has a 1% error rate or 1 error per 100 tests.

    Characteristics of Laboratory Results

    • The essential characteristics of laboratory results include accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility.

    Most Important Resource in a Laboratory

    • The most important resource in a laboratory for productivity is a qualified and competent workforce.

    Purpose of the Quality Policy

    • The purpose of the Quality Policy in an organization is to establish a framework for quality objectives and ensure a commitment to quality.

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    Test your knowledge of laboratory quality management system with this quiz focusing on the coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to quality, ISO, CLSI, and the 12 essentials of laboratory operation. Explore the aspects of laboratory quality management and its importance in ensuring quality.

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