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Steering committee constitution

Aims and Objectives
  • To advise the Scheme Organiser and CQAS co-ordinating staff on the overall operation of CQAS including :
  • tests to be included within EQA survey packages.
  • new survey packages to be introduced.
  • frequency of distribution of materials.
  • type of materials to be distributed and their safety.
  • methods of data analysis.
  • presentation of results.
  • opportunities for new business.
  • To assist the CQAS organisation to undertake research within the field of Quality Assessment and Quality Assurance in Haematology, Haemoglobinopathies and Haemostasis.
  • To promote educational aspects of Quality Assessment and Quality Assurance in these fields.
  • To work closely with the National Quality Assurance (NQAAP) Advisory Panel in Haematology and the Joint Working Group on Quality Assurance (JWGQA) as laid down in the letters of recognition of acceptance as an approved national scheme.
  • To assist the Scheme Organiser/Manager to register the scheme as required by the JWGQA and to comply with the requirements of any regulatory body which is set up to oversee the work of the scheme.