Medical Laboratories
Web Page updated on the 10th September 2009
(PDF) Documents
| CPA Standards |
| Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories |
| Changes to CPA Standards |
| Conduct of CPA (UK) Ltd Medical Laboratory Assessments |
| Handbook to explain the process of accreditation |
| Assessment of Haematology / Blood Banks and Blood Bank Establishments |
| An Approach to Audit |
| An Approach to Documentation |
Associated Forms and Templates
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| Examination Assessment Form |
| Form for recording findings from examination assessment |
| Opening Agenda |
| Lists the items to be covered at the opening meeting for the on site assessment |
| Closing Agenda |
| Lists the items to be covered at the closing / debriefing meeting for the on site assessment |
| Register |
| Form to be completed to record attendance at the opening and closing meetings |
| Standards Checklist |
| To assist the assessor to conduct a horizontal assessment |
| Standards Checklists for Surveillance Visits |
Standards Checklists for Surveillance Visits (8/06/09) (doc) |
| Non-Conformity or Observation Form |
| One form to be completed for each finding |
| Mandatory or Recommendation Form for Surveillance Visits |
Mandatory or Recommendation Form for Surveillance Visits (20/04/09) (doc) |
| Overall Report Form |
| The overall report from the assessor |
| Non Conformity Clearance Form |
| For the applicant to complete after the assessment once the non conformities can be cleared |
| Application for Accreditation |
| Annual Re-Registration Form |
| Assessors Report Cover Sheet |
| Assessor Report Signature Pages |
| Chief Executive / Manager Comments |
| User Group Comments |
| EQA Statement |
| Open Meeting Declaration |
| Closing Meeting Declaration |
| Vertical Assessment Form |
| Assessment Timetable Main Visit |
| Assessment Timetable Surveillance Visit |
| This document requests the information required to help the Regional Assessors conduct the assessment for the main visit |
| This document requests the information required to help the Regional Assessors conduct the assessment for the surveillance visit |
Documentation Requested for Surveillance Visit (20/04/09) (doc) |
| User Group Meeting Register |
| Surveillance Report Cover Sheet |
| Annual Management Review Form |