CLSI Publishes QMS22—Management of Paper-based and Electronic Laboratory Information
7/25/2018
Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA—The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute announces the upcoming publication of QMS22—Management of Paper-based and Electronic Laboratory Information. This guideline is intended to help laboratories meet quality management system requirements for quality system essential (QSE) Information Management. In addition to discussing the requirements for how data and information are generated and entered into paper-based or electronic recordkeeping systems, this guideline also offers suggestions and examples for meeting the intent of the requirements.
Suzanne Butch, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB, DLM, Vice-Chairholder of QMS22 said, “Most facilities have some documents and records on paper and other records in one or more computerized systems. QMS22 provides guidance in maintaining control of these systems as well as archiving and transitioning from one system to another.”
QMS22 provides information on:
- Integrity of data and information transfers and transmission
- Information availability during computer downtime
- Routine system maintenance
- Notification and communication during downtime
For more information about QMS22 visit clsi.org/standards/products/quality-management-systems/documents/qms22-preorder or contact Patrick McGinn at pmcginn@clsi.org or +1.484.588.5933.
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