TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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Name: Salem, Glysa Mae A. Date:

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Answer the question briefly:

1. What is quality management in a laboratory?
It is a group of rules, guidelines, and practices used in laboratories to maintain accuracy and
high-performance standards. It involves responsibility and authority intended to achieve product
or service quality levels compatible with customer satisfaction and achieve organizational goals.
And can be characterized as coordinated actions to guide and manage an organization's quality.

2. Which of the following are necessary components for a laboratory quality system?
The necessary components for a laboratory quality system it must have a strong supportive
organizational management structure for implementation, have an adequate and competent human
resources and acquires the right equipment in order to deliver a reliable or accurate laboratory
results.

3. What is Quality Management System (QMS) framework?

Its framework offers a structure that enhances coordination, cooperation, uniformity, and
communication inside your company while also cutting down on waste and encouraging
continuous improvement.

4. How can laboratory errors be minimized?

 Performed all processes and procedures in the laboratory in the best possible way.
 Standardized protocols for sample collection, handling, and transportation
 Training and educating healthcare staff about procedures
 Implementing barcode systems for patient/sample identification
 Using automated systems to reduce manual errors in processing and data entry
  Regularly monitoring and auditing pre-analytical processes for improvement.

5. What are the advantages of Quality Management System?

 Greater efficiency
 Increased customer satisfaction
 Reduced waste
 Prevent costly mistakes/errors
 Improved risk management