The service
Bacteriology proficiency testing for participating laboratories.
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Reviewing bacteriology proficiency testing services
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The review
A management review considered the quality system and technical performance.
The focus
Service sustainability, improvement and alignment with ISO/IEC 17043:2023 requirements.
NHRTI held its first management review meeting for the bacteriology Proficiency Testing Services scheme, supporting the Ministry of Health’s work to establish local provision of proficiency testing.
Stakeholders included the United Kingdom Health Security Agency and the Ministry of Health. Discussions considered service sustainability, the effectiveness of the quality management system and alignment with ISO/IEC 17043:2023 requirements.
The review identified opportunities for improvement and supported ongoing assessment of technical performance. Proficiency testing helps participating laboratories evaluate the reliability of their testing processes.
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