CLSI QMS17 : 2017

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Laboratory External Assessment Process
Chapter 3 - Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Supplemental Information
References
Appendix A - Example of Laboratory External Assessment
             Organizations
Appendix B - Example of Decision matrix for identification
             and selection of Potential Assessment
             Organizations
Appendix C - Example of a Tracking Tool for Noncompliance With
             Requirements and Action Taken
Appendix D - Example of Tracer Audit Checklist
Appendix E - Example of a Notification plan for Assessment Visit
Appendix F - Examples of Prepared Group Communication
Appendix G - Assessment Visit preparation Checklist
Appendix H - External Assessment Executive Summary
Appendix I - Examples of Requirements and Responses
The quality Management System Approach
Related CLSI References Materials

Gives recommendations for establishing and maintaining a process to assist the laboratory in achieving a continuous state of readiness for assessment by an external organization.