The medical laboratory training and practice is controlled by the later Act and is about the only medical profession in the world that is accredited vide an international standard, namely ISO/IEC 15189:2012. Therefore, the Quality Management System model (QMS), is very important for assessing and controlling the laboratory complexity and achieving good performance. SEE ALSO: Senators: Lack of board hurting drugs agencyDuring this time of global distress, we hope that all medical laboratory personnel are well. From our perspective, the quality of laboratory results is especially important now as they play an important role both in securing patient safety and overcoming this global challenge. The writer is secretary-general, Association of Kenya Medical Laboratory Assessors.

Source: Standard Digital May 01, 2020 21:00 UTC