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QMP-LS Home Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA)

 

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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