quality accreditation

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javine choudhury

Cards (15)

  • what is quality accreditation
    degree to which something meets a specific set of standards
  • accreditation
    a formal recognition/ approval from a higher body
    eg Ukas
  • SOP

    standard operating procedure
    list of specific instructions made for someone to complete a task
    to avoid ambiguity, must be the same criteria
  • ISO
    document providing requirements so that services are fit for standards
    international organisation for standardisation
  • 17025
    labs are competent enough to produce valid results
    promotes confidence
    give general requirements for competence
    1. scope
    2. normative references
    3. terms and definitions
    4. general requirements
    5. structural requirements
    6. resource requirements
    7. process requirements
    8. management requirements
  • 17020
    standard applied to crime scene investigation
    conformity assessment - requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection
  • quality issues
    recovery
    packaging
    continuity
    analysis
  • why is QA important
    monitors and documents the performance of a test procedure
    As a forensic scientist, you need to minimize a biased opinion, therefore you must: 
    • Cause no contamination 
    • Maintain continuity 
    • Carry out a thorough examination 
    • Include SOP 
    • Maintain integrity 
    • Own up to errors or mistakes
  • QA in lab
    set standards
    documentation
    SOP
    record info
    dealing with errors
    instrument qualification
  • QA in FS
    document control
    staff training
    record info
    instrument qualification
    method validation
  • reasons for accreditation
    demonstrate technical competency
    customers confidence
    validity
    legalisation
  • advantages
    proof standards have been met
    methods are documented
    overall process is improved
    pride
  • disadvantages
    more records = more work = more time consuming
    cost of QMS and staff
    procedures
  • process
    prep
    submit application
    pre assessment
    initial assessment
    post assessment
  • UKAS

    supports the expansion of quality standards within FS
    improves confidence in the evidence being presented to the criminal justice system
    ensured the most appropriate methods are used
    checks against the ISO document