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EQA Scheme Organization. EQA Options. national proficiency testing scheme network of laboratories – interlaboratory comparisons/rechecking +/- on-site evaluations. Prior Participation (and Success!) in a PT scheme. need to subscribe to a foreign scheme monitor its own quality
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EQA Options • national proficiency testing scheme • network of laboratories – interlaboratory comparisons/rechecking • +/- on-site evaluations Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Prior Participation (and Success!) in a PT scheme • need to subscribe to a foreign scheme • monitor its own quality • imperative and obligatory • a question of confidence Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Involve the Authorities • guarantees durability • tied to the institution’s mandate • means of communication • liaise with operating licensing / certification / accreditation / national regulations • funding (EQA activities create savings, funding them is worth it) Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Start Simply • Proficiency Testing • slides, stained or unstained • Gram staining • acid-fast bacilli staining • parasites • identification of bacterial strains • enteric microorganisms (E. coli, Salmonella) • Rechecking • slides (AFB, Gram, CSF, others) • bacterial strains if materials and technical capability is present strain collection Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Start Small • small number of laboratories • pilot region • verify transportation options • 4-5 laboratories for a test (outside of the program) • first study with basic materials (slides) • max. 15 laboratories for the first year • max. 3 items per parcel (minimum 2 per year) Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Start with Non-Contaminating Materials • in the beginning, avoid: • “dangerous” pathogens • contaminated sera • follow national transportation laws Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Physical needs • personal desk • small laboratory • communication tools Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Communication • participating laboratories • authorities • scientific societies • professional associations • any other with interest in EQA “EQA” Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Communication • interests of the program • aims and objectives • confidentiality rules • acknowledgments • contacts • timetables Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Monitoring • results • commentaries, feedback reports • “reference” role of the EQA provider • comments and recommendations from participating laboratories • best ways of solving problems • best ways of recommending certain techniques Perfect is not toomuch! Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Summary Starting an EQA Program at country level • be already controlled by a international EQA organizer • involve the authorities • start simply • start small • start with non-contaminating materials • start with a test • start with a good communication strategy • pay careful attention to comments Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program
Organization Personnel Equipment Process Control Purchasing & Inventory Information Management Assessment Documents& Records Occurrence Management Process Improvement Customer Service Facilities & Safety Questions?Comments? Module 10 - Organizing a Proficiency Testing Program