About OLA
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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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Revised: 2008-10-03
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