Accreditation and ISO

Question 1

What does the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) do?

Answer 1

They determine the most appropriate methods, equipment and facilities for units to use

Question 2

What are the benefits of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)?

Answer 2

• Provides assurance through internal quality control
• Ensures legal compliance to validated standards
• Collaboration and feedback loops between forces
• Continuous improvement of units

Question 3

What is ISO 17025?

Answer 3

Provides main standards for testing and calibration in LABS

Question 4

What is ISO 17020?

Answer 4

Provides framework for CSI to follow in the FIELD, ensures uniformity and reliability

Question 5

What is ISO 15189?

Answer 5

Provides standards of quality and performance in MEDICAL LABS

Question 6

What is the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)?

Answer 6

Government recognised to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification and testing e.g. ISO

Question 7

What are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)?

Answer 7

Set of detailed step by step instructions that describe how to carry out a given process