Workshops on accreditation in genetic testing laboratories
Aims
Our aim is to aid laboratories in the process of implementing and developing a quality system, in improving existing quality schemes and working towards accreditation (ISO 15189). Besides this, the workshops also contribute to the harmonization of the approaches to accreditation of genetic testing services in Europe.
Why participate
- learn more on quality management and accreditation
- improve your current quality system
- share experiences
Further reading
An overview of pragmatic approaches to attain the levels of quality management required for accreditation according to ISO 15189, within the context of genetic testing can be downloaded at: www.nature.com
The following paper outlines the principles of validation and verification in the context of clinical human molecular genetic testing: www.nature.com
Workshop reports
- Summary of the French accreditation workshops
- EUGT-ESHRE workshop,
Athens, 3-4th October 2011 - Validation workshop, Paris, 20-21st October 2011
Contact us
- Work package leaders:
Els Dequeker and Mike Morris - Scientific collaborator:
Sarah Berwouts - Info regarding practical and financial issues:
Romy Gentens - Other Work package participants: Emmanuelle Girodon, Tony Herbert, Chris Mattocks, Dragica Radojkovic, Marta Rodriguez de Alba, Anne-Françoise Roux
- Involved SME:
"Management, Consulting & Research"
(MCR) Leuven - Trainers, assistant trainers and facilitators: Sarah Berwouts, Els Dequeker, Emmanuelle Girodon, Tony Herbert, Gert Matthijs, Chris Mattocks, Mike Morris, Anne-Françoise Roux, An Wynants, Bénédicte Gérard
Types of workshops
Accreditation and quality management
General workshop for those who would like to start up or improve their quality system. In French and English.
Diagnostic validation
Workshop on the requirements for validation and verification of clinical molecular genetic tests regarding ISO 15189 and related issues. In English and French.
Management review, external quality assessment and internal quality control
Workshop tackling specific topics of the ISO standard such as management review, external quality assessment and internal quality control.
Internal audit
Specific workshop on the preparation, execution and evaluation of an internal audit.
Towards accreditation - Managing the human side of change
This workshop will give insight on the behavioral side of change and how to apply this in real life.
IT support
Learn what is on the market and which criteria are important when implementing electronic support for your QMS.
Round table sessions ESHG - Case studies on quality assurance and quality control issues in genetic testing laboratories
Short sessions at the ESHG to discuss on and share experiences with quality management and accreditation.
Quality management in your laboratory - how you can get involved
1-day workshop in local language covering the same topics as the general accreditation workshops.
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Sponsoring
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Workshops calendar
full calendarFeb 2012 - BASIC WORKSHOP - Accreditation for beginners, how to implement ISO 15189
Compare and share experiences of implementing and working with quality systems. Examine cases of concrete situations related to quality processes like non-conformities, reporting and training.Çapa İstanbul (TR) More...
Mar 2012 - ATELIER - Validation des méthodes de diagnostic des tests génétiques
Vous souhaitez rencontrer des personnes expérimentées, comprendre les exigences de la norme ISO 15189 dans le domaine et élaborer un plan de validation pour les nouveaux tests de diagnostic génétique?SAINT-DENIS LA PLAINE Cedex (FR) More...
May 2012 - ATELIER - Comment mesurer et améliorer la qualité? La revue de direction et les contrôles de qualité interne et externe
Vous souhaitez comprendre ce qu’est une revue de direction, mettre en place des contrôles internes de qualité ou participer à des évaluations externes de la qualité ?SAINT-DENIS LA PLAINE Cedex (FR) More...
May 2012 - BASIC WORKSHOP - Validation of diagnostic tests in clinical molecular genetics
Meet experienced people in this field, learn about regulatory requirements (ISO 15189) or how to design a proper validation plan for new molecular genetic tests.Valencia (ES) More...
Oct 2012 - ATELIER DE PERFECTIONNEMENT: En bonne voie vers l’accréditation?
This advanced workshop is developed for laboratories in the final stage of implementing a quality management system for ISO 15189 accreditation.SAINT-DENIS LA PLAINE Cedex (FR) More...
Oct 2012 - WORKSHOP - Accreditation for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis laboratories
Compare and share experiences of implementing and working with quality systems. Examine cases of concrete situations related to quality processes like non-conformities, reporting and training.Istanbul (TR) More...
Last changed: 2012-01-20
