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B E S T. B E S T. B E S T. BEST BQI Objectives : To strengthen the overall national quality conformity assessment infrastructure , and integrate it with international quality infrastructure BQI components : - Metrology & Calibration, Accreditation
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BEST BQI Objectives : To strengthen the overall national quality conformity assessment infrastructure, and integrate it with international quality infrastructure • BQI components : • - Metrology & Calibration, • Accreditation • - Standardization • Associated modernization of Laws & Institutions and relationship with technical regulation
BEST BQI - Developing Laboratory Accreditation in Bangladesh
BEST and BAB are complementary • This is a standard for accreditation of LABORATORIES. • HOSPITAL accreditation is something different. • BEST will be helping laboratories. • BAB CANNOT advise labs on how to comply.
At least 5 places reserved for medical laboratories. A THREE YEAR PROGRAMME HELP FOR 35 LABORATORIES
What does BEST offer to Laboratories ? Workshops on complying with the Management requirements of ISO 15189.Management structureDocumentation requirementsDocument controlInternal AuditDealing with non-conforming workCorrective actionsImprovement actions
What does BEST offer to Laboratories ? Access to your own Specialist International ConsultantGAP analysis of your current position.Work with you to plan your progress to compliance.Make repeated visits to update and assist with any problems.Be available at all times to deal with queries by email etc.Hold specialist workshops in problem areas.
What does BEST offer to Laboratories ? Workshops in problem areasCalibration and traceability.Method validation.Quality control.Method documentation.Uncertainty of measurement.Proficiency testing.
What does BEST offer to Laboratories ? Access to Special BriefingsOn accreditation process and how to make an application.On other UNIDO inputs supporting development of calibration, reference material provision and proficiency testing in Bangladesh.
Are there any costs involved ? • UNIDO will provide the services of the consultants free of any charge. • Laboratories will need to cover any out of pocket expenses for their staff attending workshops, e.g. costs of travel and accommodation. • Laboratories will need to cover the fees for accreditation payable to BAB.
HOW DO LABORATORIES APPLY ? • By completing a simple form describing their activities, scale of operations and reason for interest in accreditation. • As part of the application laboratories will be expected to commit to an understanding that they will support staff attendance at workshops and allow them to work with consultants. • The programme has a limit of 35 laboratories but at least 5 places are reserved for medical laboratories.
Contact information Rajinder Raj Sud Tel: 02 8836242 Mobile: 01731089117 email: R.Sud@unido.org or Dr Alan G Rowley email: alan.rowley2@btinternet.com See also BEST Website http://www.best-bd.org/