POLMICRO 2015 – Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Stefaniuk ◽  
Karolina Bosacka ◽  
Ewa Młodzińska ◽  
Anna Mikołajczyk ◽  
Waleria Chryniewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Microbiological Diagnostics ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Enteric Infections ◽  
Antibiotics Detection

In 2015 Centre for Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM) conducted Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics according to the requirements of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17043:2011. The CQCM organized two different types of proficiency programmes: one was designed for laboratories providing a broad spectrum of microbiological diagnostics and the second one was prepared for laboratories dealing with enteric infections only. The aim of the POLMICRO 2015 programme was to evaluate proficiency of laboratories in the identification of microorganisms, determination and clinical interpretation of bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics, detection of different resistance mechanisms and interpretation of Gram slides. The paper presents the results of the XXII edition of the Programme POLMICRO 2015.

POLMICRO 2014 – Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
Ewa Młodzińska ◽  
Elżbieta Stefaniuk ◽  
Karolina Bosacka ◽  
Beata Chmylak ◽  
Monika Fortuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Microbiological Diagnostics ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Enteric Infections

In 2014 Centre for Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM)organized two different types of proficiency programmes: one was designed for laboratories providing a broad spectrum of microbiological diagnostics and the second was prepared for laboratories dealing with enteric infections only. The aim of the POLMICRO 2014 programme was to evaluate proficiency of laboratories in the identification of microorganisms, determination of susceptibility to antibiotics and detection of resistance mechanisms. Bacterial isolates distributed within the Programme differed in their susceptibility to antibiotics and a presence of various resistance mechanisms. The paper presents the results of the XXI edition – POLMICRO 2014.

The Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics – POLMICRO 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Młodzińska ◽  
Karolina Bosacka ◽  
Anna Mikołajczyk ◽  
Joanna Rybicka ◽  
Elżbieta Stefaniuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Microbiological Diagnostics ◽  
Antibiotics Detection

The Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics – POLMICRO programme is organized by the Centre of Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM). The aim of the POLMICRO 2017 Programme was to evaluate proficiency of laboratories in the identification of microorganisms, determination of susceptibility to antibiotics, detection of resistance mechanisms and interpretation of Gram slides. Bacterial isolates distributed within the Programme differed in their susceptibility to antibiotics and presence of various resistance mechanisms. The paper presents the results of the XXIV edition – POLMICRO 2017.

The assessment of microbiological diagnostics’ credibility in Poland on the basis of the POLMICRO 2018 Programme results

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Młodzińska ◽  
Karolina Bosacka ◽  
Anna Mikołajczyk ◽  
Joanna Rybicka ◽  
Waleria Hryniewicz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Microbiological Diagnostics ◽  
Antibiotics Detection

POLMICRO programme – the Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiology is organized by the Centre of Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM). The aim of the POLMICRO 2018 Programme was to evaluate proficiency of laboratories in the interpretation of Gram slides, identification of microorganisms, determination of susceptibility to antibiotics, detection of resistance mechanisms like ESBL, MBL, KPC, PRP or resistance of staphylococci to methicillin. Bacterial isolates distributed within the Programme differed in their susceptibility to antibiotics and the presence of various resistance mechanisms. The paper presents the results of the XXV edition – POLMICRO 2018.

Proficiency testing program POLMICRO 2016 – Polish External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Stefaniuk ◽  
Karolina Bosacka ◽  
Anna Mikołajczyk ◽  
Waleria Hryniewicz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Proficiency Testing ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Testing Program ◽  
Microbiological Diagnostics ◽  
Antibiotics Detection

In 2016 Centre for Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM) conducted Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics according to the requirements of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17043:2011. The aim of the POLMICRO 2015 programme was to evaluate proficiency of laboratories in the identification of microorganisms, determination and clinical interpretation of bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics, detection of different resistance mechanisms and interpretation of Gram slides. The paper presents the results of the XXIII edition of the Programme POLMICRO 2016.

Assessment of the correctness of identification and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of Streptococcus pneumoniae in microbiological laboratories in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-276
Author(s):  
Ewa Młodzińska ◽  
Waleria Hryniewicz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme ◽  
Reliable Identification

The increase in bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is one of the most serious medical problems, therefore reliable identification in microbiological laboratories is important. The Polish National External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microbiological Diagnostics – POLMICRO programme is organized by the Centre of Quality Control in Microbiology (CQCM) enables the assessment of the competence of Polish microbiological laboratories in the field of identification, determination of susceptibility and detection of drug resistance mechanisms. This work presents the assessment of the results of identification and determination of S. pneumoniae antimicrobial susceptibility obtained by Polish laboratories during the 20 years of experience of the POLMICRO programme.

Quality assurance in laboratory haematology

1993 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 283-310
Author(s):  
S. M. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
External Quality Assessment ◽  
Blood Film ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
External Quality ◽  
External Quality Assessment Scheme

SynopsisQuality assurance in laboratory haematology includes (a) constant checking of test reliability by internal quality control, (b) external quality assessment by an independent agency to check performance of a number of laboratories at intervals in order to obtain a retrospective indication of their ability and (c) proficiency control by supervision of the pre-test and post-test phases of laboratory work, from specimen collection to delivery of the report to the clinician.The procedures which comprise quality control are described; these include use of control preparations with control charts, CUSUM analysis, constancy of daily means of the blood count indices of ‘absolute values’, duplicate testing, clinical correlation and the important role of the blood film to check the instrument-derived blood count measurements.A description of the functions of an external quality assessment scheme is based on the UK National Scheme (UK NEQAS). The blood count and other tests of general haematology have been used as models to describe the procedures for qualitative and quantitative tests, low results are analysed and performance is assessed. The tribulations and triumphs of NEQAS are described and it is concluded that NEQAS has a vital role in ensuring good laboratory practice in general, and the reliability of the individual laboratories who participate in the scheme. NEQAS, in turn, must ensure its own ability to provide stable materials which are suitable for each test in the programme, and to analyse data correctly. There is also need to take account of the continued expansion of laboratory services as new techniques are introduced and to develop appropriate EQA procedures and materials in order to incorporate these in a comprehensive scheme.

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