Introducing our ISO 15189 webinar series – your expert guide to the revised standard
Bethan Foston 
Date published: Jul 11, 23
Welcome to our ISO 15189 webinar series!
Joined by expert Angela Douglas, MBE, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England, this episode explores the importance of achieving UKAS accreditation, in particular ISO 15189:2022.
Why is ISO 15189 significant?
This standard goes beyond simply meeting UK government healthcare and life sciences modernisation initiatives. ISO standards are globally recognised accreditations that play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, competence, integrity, and overall quality of your laboratory's practices – be it in the UK, the US or worldwide.
In December 2022, the standard was updated by the International Organisation for Standardization and there has been various broader changes to the scope and tone of the document.
In Ideagen’s latest ISO 15189:2022 webinar, Angela Douglas, who also chairs the National NHS Pathology Leads Group, highlights several notable changes such as Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Medical Equipment. Previously categorized under ISO 22870:2016, POCT will now be accredited in conjunction with ISO 15189:2022, marking a significant shift.
Furthermore, updates have been made to areas concerning risk management, including the addition of the requirement to address ‘both risks and the opportunities for improving your services to patients’, Angela Douglas explains.
These examples merely scratch the surface of the webinar's content. Angela Douglas delves deeper into various essential aspects, including:
- The benefits and value of UKAS accreditation
- UK Government requirements for accreditation
- The major changes to the new ISO 15189:2022 standard
- The National NHS Pathology Leads Group’s gap analysis
- Concerns around implementation
- Software validation and resources
- The transition timeline
- Angela Douglas, NHS Deputy Chief Scientific Officer’s top 5 best practice recommendations
Accreditation serves as a testament to your commitment in upholding high standards. It builds confidence in your laboratory's capabilities, bolstering its reputation as a trustworthy and competent entity in the eyes of global customers and business partners.
Once armed with this knowledge, laboratories can take the necessary steps to achieve accreditation, enhance their overall quality, and ultimately improve patient care and safety.
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