Assess if the number of staff is still sufficient to assure continuity of work without overburdening staff members
Organize an external audit to identify the last improvements necessary for accreditation
Perform failure mode and effect analyses on all processes of the laboratory
Update the method of performing a management review
Make an SOP covering the various support activities that are carried out such as cleaning of the laboratory and organization of work discussions
Validate all pieces of equipment used for examination in the laboratory, including software systems
Identify and start monitoring critical parameters: quality indicators
Create a procedure for hiring new staff, hiring temporary staff, and having guests
Make an action plan following the report of the external audit and monitor its implementation
Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive actions, control steps and corrective actions implemented based on the failure mode and effect analyses
When equipment appears to be defective, determine and correct the potential negative influence on previous testing results
Monitor transportation of samples
Develop an SOP on Handling Nonconformities and start recording and solving/correcting them in a standardized way
Assess the education needs of every staff member
Write an SOP on Handling of Complaints and start to follow-up complaints in a standardized way
Establish a Continuous Education Programme
Identify potential emergencies that could take place in and around the laboratory (and could affect the need for the laboratory services) and implement procedures, equipment and organizational arrangements to ensure an adequate reaction to emergencies
Ensure that all staff participate in quality assurance programs relevant to their positions
Send the Quality Officer to a training on Failure-Mode-Effect-Analysis
Assign a staff member to which clients can turn for professional advice
Participate in clinical rounds/schedule regular discussions with clinical staff to harmonize services provided and received
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Assess if the number of staff is still sufficient to assure continuity of work without overburdening staff members
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