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Purpose
QMP–LS
is operated by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
QMP–LS
identifies, designs and delivers external quality assessment (EQA),
accreditation and education services and related products that meet
international standards, client and stakeholder requirements. QMP–LS has
been issuing accreditation certificates since 2003.
Clients
in Canada and other countries may voluntarily apply for accreditation
and/or participate in EQA surveys. In Ontario, Canada the OMA serves as an
agent of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) to carry out a
quality management program for licensed medical laboratories according to
the The Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.L.1, s. 14, and its Laboratories Regulation 682,
R.S.O. 1990, s. 14. In Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada the QMP–LS
accreditation program is mandated by the Health and Community Services,
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador for all medical laboratories.
Accreditation
processes are aligned with ISO 17011:2004 Conformity Assessment –
General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity
assessment bodies and International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC) guidelines for assessor qualifications, training and
competence.
EQA
surveys are conducted in accordance with ISO ISO/IEC 17043: 2010 Conformity
assessment — General requirements for proficiency testing and
ILAC guidelines for competent proficiency testing schemes. For more
information on EQA surveys, see “Program Information” at http://www.qmpls.org/eqa/eqa.html.
Governance and
Financial Support
QMP–LS
is governed in accordance with the terms and conditions of agreements
between the OMA, Ontario’s MOHLTC, and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
QMP–LS policies, processes and procedures are developed with the advice
of a stakeholder Advisory Council, a Professional Advisory Committee and
an Accreditation Advisory Panel. Infrastructure is funded by Ontario’s
MOHLTC and operating costs are obtained from clients. Policies are
approved by a Senior Management Group.
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Revised: 2010-07-09
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