Obtaining laboratory accreditation – required activities
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ISSN: 0952-6862
Article publication date: 11 February 2019
Issue publication date: 11 February 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe the activities needed to meet specified requirements to assist laboratory staff running tests and calibrations and to obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
Design/methodology/approach
The relevant literature that contributes to establishing activities that help laboratory staff to obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation was studied. Laboratory researchers specializing in electro-medical equipment quality control were questioned about the criteria to be observed when selecting, developing and validating analytical steps.
Findings
Results revealed the analytical method criteria to be observed, which demonstrated their essentially quantitative nature.
Originality/value
This study presents a model that improves selecting, developing and validating analytical steps and contributes to producing reliable test and calibration results. These improvements can help laboratory testing and calibration to meet clients’ needs, satisfy specified requirements and provide reliable results.
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Citation
Macchi Silva, V.V. and Ribeiro, J.L.D. (2019), "Obtaining laboratory accreditation – required activities", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 71-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHCQA-10-2017-0191
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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