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1) The main programs of the quality assurance department are: - Risk management,

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Question

1) The main programs of the quality assurance department are:

- Risk management, in-service and continuing education, safety programs, quality control and peer review.

- Human resources, national laboratory week committee, and quality control documentation.

- Diversity, red ribbon week, and health and safety education.

- Laboratory operations, research and development.

2) Statistical methods commonly used to evaluate quality control data in the clinical lab is/are:

- T-test, z-test, and F-test.

- Numerical statistics and graphic techniques.

- Regression analysis and Pearson’s correlation coefficient

- X2 (chi-square) tests.

Explanation / Answer

1) I am not sure of the context for which the quality assurance department is working. Different sectors have different approaches to quality assurance program. However, I will try to answer as per the general requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the amended quality management standard that needs to be implemented by 2018.

The new quality management program evaluates risk in services as well as adoption of best practices to achieve quality standards. In this context, I will assume the correct choice is

-Risk management, in-service and continuing education, safety programs, quality control and peer review.

2) Statistical methods commonly used to evaluate quality control data in the clinical lab is/are:

- T-test, Z-test and F-test

-X2 (chi-squared) test