Lesson 12: Am I done with QC now? In Future Directions in Quality Control and in QC 2000, Dr. Westgard discusses the expected evolution of analytical quality systems and considers the needs of total automation as well as point-of-care applications. Finally, in Trends in Quality Management, Dr. Westgard discusses the broader developments in quality management practices and the continuing need for well planned and well managed laboratory testing processes. (Revised 11/99).

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Objectives:  Understand the expected evolution of measurement and control procedures.  Identify QC needs for point-of-care applications.  Identify QC needs for total automation.  Understand the importance of statistical QC in the overall quality management  program.  Web materials:  Essay: Future Directions in Quality Control Essay: QC 2000 Essay: Trends in Quality Management  Things to do: Study the materials.  Review your organization's QC polices for point-of-care applications.  Assess the adequacy of your laboratory's management of analytical quality.  Identify your laboratory's initiatives for managing utilization and measuring  outcomes.  Assessment: View the Answers What is mean by individualized QC designs?  How should instrument stability influence QC design?  Why is statistical QC still important in the laboratory?  Why is statistical QC still important in point-of-care applications?  Is analytical quality management in your laboratory now so good that test  performance surpasses clinical needs?  Return to the top  View the Participant Q & A

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