ISO 15189 certification in Nepal: Laboratory excellence on the move
Introduction ISO 15189 certification is a universally recognized standard specifying medical laboratory requirements for quality and competency. In Nepal, with medicine developing extremely rapidly, the certification is particularly relevant for increased diagnostic services, patient safety, and global acceptability. Here, the applicability, usefulness, and process of getting ISO 15189 certification in Nepal are elaborated. What is ISO 15189? ISO 15189 is a technical standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for medical laboratories. It combines elements of ISO 9001 (quality management systems) and ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories) with the goal of enhancing laboratory accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. Primary Objectives of ISO 15189: Delivering accurate and reliable laboratory results. Enhancing laboratory efficiency and competence. Reducing quality assurance processes. Enhancing patient confidence in diagnosis se...