Description:
In
this course, the key aspects of risk management will be reviewed, along with
discussing the various types of control processes. This course will identify CLSI document EP 23
as a resource for developing a laboratory quality control (QC) plan based on
risk management. A simple point of care
test is discussed to exemplify the use of risk management techniques in order
to develop a quality control plan that optimizes the right controls for the
lab, their devices and the patient.
Learning Objectives:
- Define
key aspects of risk management relevant to laboratories.
- Discuss
Quality Control processes and how they can be used to manage risk in the
laboratory.
- Detail
each step necessary to develop a successful Quality Control Plan.
- Outline
how a Quality Control Plan would be applied in a real-world scenario for a
point-of-care testing device.
Author(s):
James H. Nichols, PhD, DABCC, FACB
Launched: 2013