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  • Title: Additional Essential Criteria for Quality Systems of Medical Laboratories. European Community Confederation of Clinical Chemistry (EC4) Working Group on Harmonisation of Quality Systems and Accreditation.
    Author: Jansen RT, Blaton V, Burnett D, Huisman W, Queraltó JM, Zérah S, Allman B.
    Journal: Clin Chem Lab Med; 1998 Apr; 36(4):249-52. PubMed ID: 9638352.
    Abstract:
    Essential Criteria for Quality Systems of Medical Laboratories have been published recently by the European Community Confederation of Clinical Chemistry (EC4) Working Group on Harmonisation of Quality Systems and Accreditation. The Essential Criteria address the majority of critical aspects of quality management in the medical laboratory. They have been accepted by the EC4 General Assembly and are endorsed by the Forum of European Societies for Clinical Chemistry (FESCC). However, a supplement to the Essential Criteria was necessary, addressing two aspects, which are only partly covered by the Essential Criteria: the management of resources and point of care testing. Thus, the EC4 Working Group on Harmonisation of Quality Systems and Accreditation has decided to formulate Additional Essential Criteria for Quality Systems of Medical Laboratories, directed at the issues of management of resources and point of care testing. Criteria on management of resources address financial aspects, information logistics and acceptance by clients. Criteria on point of care testing address responsibilities, education of non-laboratory staff and operational aspects. The Additional Criteria are supplementary to the previously published Essential Criteria and should be read as an integral part of these.
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