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Transition to ISO 15189 : 2012 for Cytopathology Laboratories Part 4: Examination Processes and QC / QA System (QCAS)

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  • Eleftherios Vavoulidis

    (Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Stavros Archondakis

    (401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece)

  • Maria Nasioutziki

    (Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Ourania Oustambasidou

    (401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece)

  • Angelos Daniilidis

    (Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Konstantinos Dinas

    (Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Aristotelis Loufopoulos

    (Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)

Abstract

Modern cytopathology laboratories offer an outstanding portfolio of testing services that are vital for patients. Due to their clinical importance, such laboratories have to provide results of high quality and credibility. Accreditation status and the implementation of a Quality Management System according to ISO15189 requirements are usually the most effective strategies to reach the optimum quality standards. However, laboratory quality should be constantly monitored and assessed in order to avoid potential deviations from the pre-defined values. The design of a unified system of Quality Control and Assurance procedures that will guarantee excellent performance and results is essential. The authors present their experience on the implementation of such a system and describe in detail strategies for efficient quality management. Useful recommendations for the design of such a system are provided. Finally, a mobile health application that could potentially enhance the entire quality control and assurance system is also presented.

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  • Eleftherios Vavoulidis & Stavros Archondakis & Maria Nasioutziki & Ourania Oustambasidou & Angelos Daniilidis & Konstantinos Dinas & Aristotelis Loufopoulos, 2016. "Transition to ISO 15189 : 2012 for Cytopathology Laboratories Part 4: Examination Processes and QC / QA System (QCAS)," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 5(3), pages 62-82, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrqeh0:v:5:y:2016:i:3:p:62-82
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