Quality Management Systems for Assisted Reproductive Technology

ART is a very visible specialty and regularly finds itself in
the headlines since it is at the cutting edge of science and
subject to much controversy. At the same time, cutbacks on
funding, the rise of malpractice suits, over-work, professional
demands, and patient expectations fed by high-profile publicity
mean that staff at many centres are under increasing pressure on
many fronts. This interpretative guide to an internationally
accepted system for quality-management philosophy, function and
assignment provides a framework that allows all those working in
this field to measure and improve organization,
responsibilities, procedures, and results. Gynecologists
specializing in ART will benefit by reading this informative
book, along with nurses and laboratory technicians.


Contents:
1. Eight Factore to Creating a Sustainable Quality Management
System
2. Introduction to ISO 9001-2000
3. Clause 4: Quality Management Systems
4. Clause 5: Management Responsibility
5. Clause 6: Resource Management
6. Clause 7: Product and Service Rehabilitation
7. Clause 8: Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
Appendix I Comparison between ISO 9001 and MBNQA
Appendix II ISO 9011:2000 Self Assessment Instrument
Appendix III Sample Quality Systems Manual and Procedures