Risk Management for Medical Laboratories

Gain the knowledge and tools to develop an effective risk management framework for a medical laboratory and apply a dynamic, risk-based approach to patient safety and laboratory conformance

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Course overview

Based on risk management requirements for medical laboratories outlined in ISO 15189 and NPAAC Standards, and risk management principles described in ISO 22367, this course enables organisations to achieve quality outcomes, and take advantage of improvement and growth opportunities created by using a risk-based approach to performance. 

“The tools that I can take away to use in my work to identify and manage risks are very beneficial.”

Hannah Stavrou – Quality Coordinator, SA Pathology

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • develop and implement a risk management framework that is relevant to medical laboratory operations

  • develop a register to record and manage medical laboratory risks and opportunities

  • identify risks and opportunities for the medical laboratory

  • apply a ratings matrix to analyse and assess risks and opportunities

  • prioritise risk management actions

  • use practical methods to control and treat medical laboratory risks

  • review and monitor the effectiveness of the medical laboratory’s risk management practices

  • manage medical laboratory risks to meet ISO standards and NPAAC requirements

  • use the risk management framework as a dynamic process that is continuously incorporated into medical laboratory practices.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for anyone in an accredited medical laboratory who is responsible for: 

  • identifying, analysing and managing risks 
  • developing and implementing the laboratory’s risk management framework, and/or 
  • developing risk management policies, processes or procedures

It may also be of interest to medical laboratories who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, accreditation with NATA. 

Delivery

Course delivery:

  • Face-to-Face
  • Virtual

Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that include: 

  • individual and group work 
  • a focus on developing an understanding of risk management and practising risk management skills 
  • opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses

Duration

1  day

Cost

Member Rate:  $781.15  (incl. GST)

Non-Member Rate:  $919.00  (incl. GST)

Dates & booking

DateTimeLocation
27 March 202509:00 am - 05:00 pmVirtual Course
7 May 202509:00 am - 05:00 pmVirtual Course

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