Accreditation & Quality Assurance (Exam 1) Flashcards
What is accreditation?
An agency with a team of qualified people who come to the lab and see if it follows national standards i.e. staying up-to-date on standards and quality
Who will the accreditation body usually consist of (HINT: 3 people)?
1 leader, 2 assistants
How many days are you given to correct your errors if you fail accreditation?
90
What does the ASCLD-LAB stand for?
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Lab Accreditation Board
What does the NFSTC stand for?
National Forensic Science Technology Center
What is the job of the NFSTC?
To audit labs
What does ANAB stand for?
ANSI National Accreditation Board
What does ANSI stand for?
American National Standards Institute
What is the ASQ?
American Society for Quality
What is the FQS?
Forensic Quality Services
For what 3 reasons are most labs accreditated?
By mandate, voluntarily, or in need of funding
What are the 4 steps of the accreditation process?
1) Application
2) Procedures and policies
3) QA manuals
4) Fees
How many years does accreditation last?
5
What is quality assurance?
Saying what you’re gonna do (the plan)
What is quality control?
Actually doing what you said (the execution w/ results)