Problem Solving Mechanisms in Quality Assurance

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What does PROBLEM SOLVING MECHANISMS provide a link between?

Laboratory personnel and quality team

Problem identification and implementation of a solution (correct)

Routine maintenance and system upgrades

Quality control and quality assurance

What is the primary focus of Quality Control (QC) as mentioned in the text?

Verifying and maintaining desired quality levels (correct)

Creating preventive maintenance programs

Conducting regular quality team meetings

Developing troubleshooting skills

What is one of the roles of a quality team as discussed in the text?

Implement preventive maintenance programs

Analyze problems and identify solutions (correct)

Monitor statistical process control

Develop marketing strategies

Which of the following is emphasized by Quality Control procedures?

Statistical control methods Signup and view all the answers

Which type of techniques does Quality Control use to monitor and evaluate the analytical process?

Quantitative techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of PROBLEM SOLVING MECHANISMS as mentioned in the text?

Making adjustments to reduce errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of QI in the continuous quality improvement process?

Acting on the measures provided by QC and QA Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the 'five-Q' framework provides the planning step for quality management?

QP Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a Quality Management System (QMS), what does ISO stand for?

International Standards Organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of QLP in the laboratory processes?

Establishing standard processes for doing things Signup and view all the answers

Which framework defines how quality can be managed objectively using the 'Plan, Do, Check, Act' cycle?

'PDCA' framework Signup and view all the answers

How are all aspects of a laboratory operation addressed in a Quality Management System (QMS)?

All aspects including organizational structure, processes, and procedures are addressed Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in Juran's 'project-by-project' quality improvement process?

Carefully defining the problem Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'project team' do in Juran's quality improvement process?

Implement the project-by-project steps Signup and view all the answers

Why are clearly defined quality goals essential in quality control systems?

To enable identification of processes needing improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing analytical performance goals in healthcare?

To compromise between medical practice optimization and technological feasibility within cost constraints Signup and view all the answers

Which step in Juran's quality improvement process involves verifying the effectiveness of a remedy?

Verifying the remedy actually works Signup and view all the answers

Why should laboratories establish clinical and analytical quality requirements for testing processes?

To ensure that acceptable quality levels are achieved Signup and view all the answers

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