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Purpose

QMP–LS is operated by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), serving as agent of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) to carry out a quality management program for licensed medical laboratories in Ontario. The applicable Ontario statute is 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.

QMP–LS identifies, designs and delivers external quality assessment (EQA), accreditation and education services and related products that meet its regulatory mandate, relevant international standards and client and stakeholder requirements. QMP–LS has been issuing accreditation certificates since 2003.

Clients from other jurisdictions in Canada or other countries may voluntarily apply for accreditation and/or participate in EQA surveys.

Accreditation processes are aligned with ISO 17011:2004 Conformity Assesssment – 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 standards 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

QMP–LS is governed in accordance with the terms and conditions of an agreement between the MOHLTC and the OMA. During the term of the agreement, 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. Policies require the approval of the Conjoint Committee.

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