| Laboratory accreditation in Thailand: a systemic approach. | |
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PMID: 20855633 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Improvement of quality standards for health care service delivery has been a commitment of the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand for more than 2 decades; however, laboratory quality systems in Thailand did not become a focus until 10 years ago. International accreditation can increase recognition of laboratory quality, but it is difficult to reach for many laboratories, especially those in remote areas. This article describes Thailand's experience in developing a national laboratory standard and establishing a national laboratory accreditation program to guarantee the quality of laboratory services. The Thai laboratory standard derived from multiple international standards, retaining the most important elements yet making the standard applicable to Thailand. The national accreditation program was established as a local alternative for improvement of laboratory quality. The program is affordable, feasible, scalable, sustainable, and effective. |
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Authors:
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Naiyana Wattanasri; Wannika Manoroma; Somchai Viriyayudhagorn |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of clinical pathology Volume: 134 ISSN: 1943-7722 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Clin. Pathol. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-21 Completed Date: 2010-10-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370470 Medline TA: Am J Clin Pathol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 534-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Technology Council of Thailand, The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary 5th December, B.E.2550 (2007) 120 Moo 3 Chaengwattana Rd, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210 Thailand. |
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Accreditation
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economics,
standards* Delivery of Health Care / standards Laboratories / standards* Laboratory Techniques and Procedures / standards Thailand |
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