Lesson 10: What is a Total QC Strategy?

The appropriate balance between statistical and non-statistical QC techniques depends on the performance available from the statistical QC procedure. In this lesson on Total Quality Control (TQC) Strategies, Dr. Westgard describes a flow chart that provides guidance in developing TQC strategies for your own tests. A review and summary of the QC planning process is provided by Dr. Westgard's AACC Online article Strategies for Cost-Effective QC.
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Objectives: 

Understand what to do when ideal QC performance cannot be achieved. 
Learn how to determine what TQC strategy is appropriate. 
Learn a step-by-step process for developing a TQC strategy. 

Web materials:

Lesson: Total QC Strategies 
Essay: Strategies for Cost-Effective QC 

Things to do:

Study the materials. 
Run QC Validator Tutorial E. 
Identify methods in your laboratory where different TQC strategies are needed. 

Assessment: View the Answers

When can you depend mainly on statistical QC? 
What's a moderate TQC strategy? 
When should you place a priority on quality improvement? 
When should you think about replacing a method? 

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