There are established communication processes within the Department of Pathology which ensures that communication takes place regarding the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. This is carried out through the following: Pathology Governance Meeting Quality Meetings Annual Management Review Meeting General Laboratory Meetings Department Meetings Training and Development Meetings Haemovigilance Meetings Hospital Transfusion Committee Meetings Infection Prevention & Infection Control Meetings (Microbiology) Laboratory pre-examination, examination and post examination processes are discussed at all of meetings. Quality indicators are used to track the effectiveness of these processes and reports are produced periodically by the Quality Co-ordinator to track and trend progress. Records are kept in hard copy of discussed in communications and meetings and managed by the Quality Co-ordinator. Table 3. Key Functions of Personnel in the Department of Pathology Role Role Description Responsibility within the QMS Deputy General Manager Ultimate responsibility for Provide resources for the Quality Management Senior Manager the administrative System management of the department. Laboratory Directorate Ultimate responsibility for Provide effective leadership and clinical Consultant clinical governance of the direction. Chairs the Pathology Governance department. Meetings. Consultant Clinical Advisor Clinical advice and direction on departmental Consultant issues. Attendance at Pathology Governance Meetings, Quality Meetings and Annual Management Review and individual department meetings.
There are established communication processes within the Department of Pathology which ensures that communication takes place regarding the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. This is carried out through the following: Pathology Governance Meeting Quality Meetings Annual Management Review Meeting General Laboratory Meetings Department Meetings Training and Development Meetings Haemovigilance Meetings Hospital Transfusion Committee Meetings Infection Prevention & Infection Control Meetings (Microbiology) Laboratory pre-examination, examination and post examination processes are discussed at all of meetings. Quality indicators are used to track the effectiveness of these processes and reports are produced periodically by the Quality Co-ordinator to track and trend progress. Records are kept in hard copy of discussed in communications and meetings and managed by the Quality Co-ordinator. Table 3. Key Functions of Personnel in the Department of Pathology Role Role Description Responsibility within the QMS Deputy General Manager Ultimate responsibility for the administrative management of the department. Provide resources for the Quality Management System Senior Manager Laboratory Directorate Ultimate responsibility for clinical governance of the department. Provide effective leadership and clinical direction. Chairs the Pathology Governance Meetings. Consultant Consultant Clinical Advisor Clinical advice and direction on departmental issues. Attendance at Pathology Governance Meetings, Quality Meetings and Annual Management Review and individual department meetings. Consultant
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