Practical guide to accreditation in laboratory medicine / David Burnett ; edited by Karen H. Poyser and Roy A. Sherwood.
By: Burnett, David (Quality and accreditation systems consultant)
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Contributor(s): Poyser, Karen H | Sherwood, Roy A.
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BookPublisher: London : ACB Venture Publications, [2002]Copyright date: ©2002Description: 314 pages. : color illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0902429396.Subject(s): Medical laboratories -- Quality control | Medical laboratories -- StandardsDDC classification: 542.10218 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 542.10218 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00090197 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This text, by the author of Understanding Accreditation in Laboratory Medicine, should prove a valuable practical guide to medical laboratories seeking external recognition for the quality of service they provide to their users. Since the earlier publication in 1996 there have been major developments in the international standards relevant to the medical laboratory.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-295) and index.
Recognition of medical laboratories -- The changing world of standards -- Quality management for the medical laboratory -- Organization and management responsibility -- A quality management system and documentation -- Personnel -- Premises, health, safety and welfare -- Equipment and diagnostic systems, data and information systems -- Pre- and post-examination processes -- Examination process -- Evaluation and quality improvement.