LECTURE 2 Flashcards
COMPONENTS OF ISO-BASED QMS
What are the main goals of ISO based quality management systems (QMS)
.Remove barriers
.Illuminating the path towards quality in LAB
.Outcome of quality is conformance to requirements
.Can lead to accreditation
What is the purpose of QMS 1 – Management Responsibility?
The purpose is to ensure a commitment to quality and to make the Quality Management System (QMS) a strategic goal within an organization.
Why does QMS emphasize interrelated processes?
QMS emphasizes interrelated processes because the standard encourages a process-based approach, which involves identifying and managing the interactions of these processes effectively.
How should processes be managed through the use of quality tools according to QMS 1
Processes should be managed by applying quality tools that facilitate the analysis and improvement of process efficiency and effectiveness
What is the importance of managing documents and records in QMS?
Managing documents and records is crucial as it ensures the availability of accurate information for decision-making and provides evidence of conformity to requirements.
What does establishing an internal communication plan entail
Establishing an internal communication plan involves creating a system for conveying information within the organization to ensure that all relevant parties are informed and engaged
what does the SLMTA lab management do
- develop an undertanding of quality and quality management
- making quality a priority
what is quality
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something;
what are the characteristics of quality
It must be related to customer needs and requirements
Customer needs it to be in good condition ,smart functional and able to transport
to mantain quality how should lab results be reported
- accurate
- reliable
- timely
- interpretable
