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Probably the feature users will like least about the new Westgard Web is membership. In order to access some articles on the website, you'll need to become a member and login when you visit the website. But membership is free and the benefits of membership outweigh the hassle.
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Dr. Dietmar Stockl continues his series on quality control. This article discusses the need for stability and its relationship to the quality requirement.
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One of the critical early steps of Risk Management is Risk Assessment. There are a multitude of approaches to Risk Assessment, with varying degrees of complexity. Dr. Westgard examines the different approaches and makes recommendations on optimization and customization of these techniques for the healthcare laboratory. (Preview)
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At the Westgard Workshops 2011, a hot topic of discussion was the issue of Detectability. Whether or not to include it in the Risk Analysis methodology being promoted to the medical laboratory community. There are several arguments for eliminating detection from Risk Analysis. But should we really do away with Detectability?
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For those who seek to learn about "Westgard Rules", Quality Control, and other topics about Laboratory Quality Management, Westgard QC can provide the best training, either through books, online courses, or public or private workshops.
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Updated for 2012! Desirable Specifications for imprecision, inaccuracy, and total allowable error, calculated from data on within-subject and between-subject biologic variation. This database is updated and compiled by Dr. Carmen Ricos and colleagues. We are honored to be able to host this database.
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About this website
WESTGARD QC promotes the latest news, education, and tools in the quality control field. Our goal is to bring tools, technology and training into today's healthcare industry — by featuring QC lessons, QC case studies and frequent essays from leaders in the quality control area. This is also a reference source for quality requirements, including CLIA requirements for analytical quality. This website features the best explanation of the Multirule ("Westgard Rules") and how to use them. For laboratory and healthcare professionals looking for educational and reference material in the quality control field.
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