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Top Advantages of Achieving ISO 15189 Accreditation in Nepal

ISO 15189: 2022 reflects an internationally accepted standard concerning medical laboratory commitment to the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely test results in such a way as to ensure patient safety. ISO 15189 in Nepal has more advantages, both from the standpoints of quality service delivery to increased reputation acceptance at an internationally accepted standard with this accreditation. A few key benefits of ISO 15189:2022 certification include the following for the medical laboratory in Nepal.

1. Achieved reliable and precise testing standards

ISO 15189 Accreditation will always impact immediately due to better quality and reliability of the tested results. ISO 15189 imposes a QMS by operation in a laboratory in concert with standardized procedures, frequent calibrations, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives, wherein: the results being produced are correct and replicable; minimal errors in testing processes will occur, or discrepancies could take place.

This will help the laboratories assure quality at the highest levels in all of their operations.Then it can be able to provide an assurance for healthcare providers with regards to the reliability of the test results, that form one very important factor in making decisions regarding patient care.

2. More Reputation and Credibility

ISO 15189 mark symbolizes International Laboratory Standard that offers excellence in medical laboratory services. ISO 15189, in this regard, is proof of the commitment by laboratories in Nepal to the elements preceded: patient safety, precision in diagnosis, professionalism, and ethicality. This is one sought-after way to have a lab credited with much more credibility amongst both practitioners and patients nationally and globally, leading towards greater confidence for finer options through cooperation, partnership, or customer confidence across the world.

It gives customers more confidence, especially to patients and health professionals who will be confident in using and relying on such laboratories accredited under ISO 15189, assured their practice is premised on quality principles.

3. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Protection

ISO 15189 has been instrumental in facilitating the quest to attain compliance with the diverse local and international regulatory requirements involving testing in the field of medicine by Nepalese medical laboratories.

 For instance, laboratories whose practices are accredited under the ISO 15189 have:

Met legal and regulatory requirements under Nepal's health-related authorities and other relevant statutory bodies.

Adequate documentation, procedures, and records to substantiate compliance to national standards of health services.

ISO 15189 compliance reduces litigation, shutdown of operation, and a level of legal penalties as a result of non-compliance. Besides, ISO 15189 prepares laboratories for international certification and thus makes it easy for the laboratories to collaborate even with other accredited laboratories and health facilities.

4. Operational Efficiency and Excellence

ISO 15189 calls on medical laboratories to institute well-set processes, increase their training for staff, and appraise their practices always. This leads to:

Smoother processes: There is full indulgence of standardized procedures in test handling, sample processing, and result reporting that reduces much inefficiency.

Better resource management: Laboratories make better use of their resources in view of curtailing losses in equipment and wastage of staff time.

Improved productivity is attained through the continued auditing and improvements, hence showing bottlenecks that further help in bringing more efficiency into laboratory operations. ISO 15189 therefore facilitates attaining efficiency in the operation of medical laboratories through cost cuts but still with standards of the highest levels in terms of quality and service delivery.

5. Improved Patient Safety and Confidentiality

ISO 15189 takes care of the concerns of the patients relating to safety and confidentiality. Following are some elaborations of aspects involved in this standard:

Safety of patient information: The laboratories should ensure stringency in the process with regard to maintaining patients' privacy.

Preciseness in the management of samples:It must have appropriate methods concerning sample collection, identification, and transport for integrity and without contamination.

The chances of reduction in error: The stringent provisions of ISO 15189 will eventually assist the laboratories in reducing the risks that surround misidentification or contamination or other procedural errors that may take place.

6. Continuous Improvement and Adaptability

ISO 15189 is not related to the achievement of accreditation; it's about bringing continuous improvement in laboratory practices. Laboratories will have to continuously evaluate their processes at every scope for improvement and take corrective action. This results in:

On-going staff training and development: The personnel of the laboratory continuously update themselves on state-of-the-art practices and technologies.The laboratory should also be involved in an external proficiency testing process as a means of monitoring its performance for improvement. 

Systemic audits: Regular internal and external audits point toward any weaknesses in the processes within the laboratory for timely intervention. Continuous improvement, therefore, would go a long way in enabling laboratories in Nepal to keep up with ever-evolving technologies and practices, be competitive, and give a relevant response to emerging health care needs.

7. International Reach and Credibility

The ISO 15189 certificate increases manifold the standing of any laboratory in the international arena. Laboratories accredited to ISO 15189 are:

Recognized by all countries for excellence in standards

Collaborative internationally: ISO 15189 empowers Nepalese laboratories to participate and contribute internationally in healthcare and clinical trials.

Greater eligibility for partnerships with foreign organizations translates to a high likelihood for ISO-certified medical laboratories to continue reaping more contracts and collaborations with foreign health providers, international NGOs, and global research bodies. Hence, ISO 15189 was thought of as one of the major assets of Nepalese laboratories in increasing outreach and prestige in the international arena.

Conclusion

This gives ISO 15189 some advantages to any medical laboratory in Nepal because it enhances the quality and dependability of its test results. This improvement in safety, credibility, good reputation, and also well-equipped laboratories helps in earning more avenues both nationally and internationally. Laboratory proves itself to work on the principle of the best; it proves that laboratories prove; this has indeed helped in increasing efficiency opening more avenues nationally and internationally.

If you are interested in ISO 15189 accreditation for your medical laboratory or need assistance with the process, QMS Nepal offers expert services to help you navigate the certification journey. Visit their Home Page for more information about how they can assist your laboratory in achieving ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.