| Core components of a comprehensive quality assurance program in anatomic pathology. | |
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PMID: 19851132 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this article the core components of a comprehensive quality assurance and improvement plan are outlined. Quality anatomic pathology work comes with focus on accurate, timely, and complete reports. A commitment to continuous quality improvement and a systems approach with a persistent effort helps to achieve this end. Departments should have a quality assurance and improvement plan that includes a risk assessment of real and potential problems facing the laboratory. The plan should also list the individuals responsible for carrying out the program with adequate resources, a defined timetable, and annual assessment for progress and future directions. Quality assurance monitors should address regulatory requirements and be organized by laboratory division (surgical pathology, cytology, etc) as well as 5 segments (preanalytic, analytic, postanalytic phases of the test cycle, turn-around-time, and customer satisfaction). Quality assurance data can also be used to evaluate individual pathologists using multiple parameters with peer group comparison. |
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Authors:
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Raouf E Nakhleh |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Advances in anatomic pathology Volume: 16 ISSN: 1533-4031 ISO Abbreviation: Adv Anat Pathol Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-23 Completed Date: 2010-01-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9435676 Medline TA: Adv Anat Pathol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 418-23 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, 32224, USA. Nakhleh.raouf@mayo.edu |
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Consumer Satisfaction Humans Laboratory Techniques and Procedures / standards Pathology, Clinical / standards* Pathology, Surgical / standards* Peer Review, Health Care Quality Assurance, Health Care Quality Control Specimen Handling / standards |
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