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International practices of quality management in healthcare (a review) [PDF]

Наука и инновации в медицине, 2019
An analysis of international publications revealed a growing interest in all aspects of quality in medical care, especially in the definition of the concept of quality in healthcare.
Rufiya I. Ginnyatulina
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Philippines Diagnostic Pathology Laboratory Benchmarking

Philippine Journal of Pathology, 2019
Introduction To ensure continuous quality improvement, laboratories need to obtain data about best practice from peers. Data about analytical EQA is available but far less is available about other important aspects of laboratory performance.
Tony Badrick, Jozica Habijanic, Sam Yew Mah, Elizabeth Arcellana-Nuqui   +3 more
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Requirements for electronic laboratory reports according to the German guideline Rili-BAEK and ISO 15189

Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2021
Legal regulations and guidelines such as the Guidelines of the German Medical Association for the Quality Assurance of Laboratory Medical Examinations (Rili-BAEK) and ISO 15189 apply to electronic laboratory reports.
Bietenbeck Andreas, Cadamuro Janne, Holdenrieder Stefan, Leichtle Alexander Benedikt, Ludwig Amei, von Meyer Alexander, Nauck Matthias, Orth Matthias, Özçürümez Mustafa, Ponader Alexander, Streichert Thomas, Strobl Dominik, Tolios Alexander, Wiegel Bernhard, Gassner Ulrich   +14 more
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Field Experience in Implementing ISO 15189 in Kisumu, Kenya [PDF]

American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2010
Abstract Quality medical laboratory services are an integral part of routine health care, medical research, and public health systems. Despite this vital role, quality laboratory services in Africa are scarce. The crucial need for expanding quality laboratory services throughout sub-Saharan Africa is especially critical because of the ...
Clement E, Zeh, Seth C, Inzaule, Valentine O, Magero, Timothy K, Thomas, Kayla F, Laserson, Clyde E, Hart, John N, Nkengasong   +6 more
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Assessment of renal function and electrolytes in patients with thyroid dysfunction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: studies demonstrated that abnormal thyroid functions may result in decreased or increased kidney size, kidney weight, and affect renal functions.
Nardos Abebe, Tedla Kebede, Mistire Wolde   +2 more
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Are accreditation standards fit for measurement uncertainty in clinical laboratories? An analysis of Saudi Arabia’s accreditation

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundMeasurement uncertainty (MU) is a fundamental aspect of laboratory quality management and is required by many international accreditation standards, including ISO 15189 and CAP ISO 15189. Nevertheless, its regulatory status under Saudi Arabia’s
Majdi A. Aljohani
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Lean-Agile Adaptations in Clinical Laboratory Accredited ISO 15189

Applied Sciences, 2015
It’s introduced Lean techniques in a Clinical Laboratory to improve the operability and the efficiency in continuous processes of analysis, failsafe systems, analysis of areas of value pursuit of zero defects and reduction of waste, and it promote ...
Carlos Vilaplana Pérez, Gloria Soria Guerrero, Federico Garriga Garzón, Angel Salas Garcia   +3 more
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Once upon a time: a tale of ISO 15189 accreditation

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM), 2015
There is no doubting that healthcare professionals gave the initial impetus for establishing hospital and laboratory accreditation systems, the main purpose of which is to improve quality and patient safety, as highlighted by eminent physicians, such as Ernest Amory Codman and Avedis Donabedian [1].
PLEBANI, MARIO, SCIACOVELLI, LAURA, CHIOZZA, MARIA LAURA, PANTEGHINI, MAURO   +3 more
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Evaluation of Biochemistry Laboratory Services for Compliance with ISO 15189:2022 Standards in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Southern India: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Medical laboratories play a vital role in delivering accurate diagnostic results essential for effective patient care. Errors in laboratory processes can lead to misdiagnoses, treatment delays and increased healthcare costs.
Mohammed Zeeshanuddin, Syed Salman Ahmed, KV Krishna Reddy, Nimma Satyanarayana   +3 more
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Cost Effectiveness of Adopted Quality Requirements in Hospital Laboratories

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2013
Background: The present study was designed in quasi-experiment to assess adoption of the essential clauses of particular clinical laboratory quality management requirements based on international organization for standardization (ISO 15189) in hospital ...
Alneil Hamza, Eltayib Ahmed-Abakur, Elsir Abugroun, Siham Bakhit, Mohamed Holi   +4 more
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