Pre-analytical phase in chemistry assay Flashcards
determine and address the root cause problem identified by QC and QA.
Quality improvement (QI)
The application of this in the clinical laboratory is identification of problem with a process that likely to cause error.
Quality improvement (QI)
work to eliminate the waste, such as streamlining a process to reduce wait times or modifying a process to reduce cost
Lean principles
These are business philosophy and methodologies focusing on improving quality of products or services.
The Six Sigma business strategy was developed by
Motorola, Inc.
Lean principles
Defects
overproduction
waiting
unused talent
transportation
inventory
motion
extra-processing
It seeks to improve the performance of a process by identifying and eliminating causes of defects and errors, resulting in eliminating variation in the process.
Lean Six sigma ( σ )
Simplification of the process to reduce cycle time (turn around time) and by eliminating non-value adding steps.
Eliminates waste.
Lean principles
refers to the number of SDs from the mean.
6 sigma
It is the capability of process to meet or exceed the process specification or requirements.
Identifies and eliminates error and defects to minimize variations in the process.
6 sigma
Lean Six sigma ( σ ) problem-solving methodology
DMAIC- define, measure, analyze, improve and control
identify who use the services and expectations, different persons responsible in generating the service and mapping the laboratory work flow.
Define
creating solutions to prevent errors from reoccurring.
improve
data collection. determining the turn around time and defects in a certain test. It also includes surveys using the process.
measure
data collected examination to identify the root cause of errors
analyze
Lean 6 sigma levels of training to denote expertise
master black belt
black belt
green belt
yellow belt
long term monitoring of the process over time.
control
with a minimum 2 years experience, able teach lean 6 sigma.
Master black belt-
full time project leader
Black belt-
focus on the use of DMAIC and lean principles.
Green belt-
awareness of the lean 6 sigma
Yellow belt-
Nothing to eat or drink except water for at least 8 hours.
Fasting
Fasting hours for blood glucose
8-12 hours, should not exceed more than 16 hours
Fasting hours for lipid profile
12-14 hours