Explanation should include
- defining the terms quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)
- differentiating between QA and QC
- identifying the components of QA
- equipment (i.e., maintenance and repair)
- facility (i.e., safe and clean work environment)
- personnel (i.e., initial and ongoing training)
- supplies (i.e., receipt inspection, labeling, inventory, testing, and validation)
- documents and records (i.e., standard operating procedures; documentation of test results through the use of logbooks, equipment logs, and other forms of documentation)
- QC (i.e., verification of equipment operation and test results)
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does QA affect one’s daily life?
- Why is QA critical in the biomedical technology field?
- How are QA and QC different? How do they complement each other?
- What should be done if QC does not work?