1. CPA is a UKAS company Welcome and introduction 2014 Seminars

2. CPA is a UKAS company Introduction to ISO 15189 Explain what is new and different Outline the assessment process Decision making Overview of the transition project – key milestones Objectives

3. CPA is a UKAS company It would be appreciated if you would turn off your mobile phone, thank you Please…

4. CPA is a UKAS company Domestics 1 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

5. CPA is a UKAS company Developed partnership in 1996 Prevent fragmentation of accreditation in UK Deliver benefits to UKAS, CPA and customers No competition Reminder

6. CPA is a UKAS company New European regulations Lord Carter Phase 2 (18/12/08): CPA accreditation subjective and not impartial CPA had to decide whether to continue to undertake gap analysis with each revision of ISO 15189 or work towards assessing to ISO 15189 directly Comes back to one AB and no competition Why change?

7. CPA is a UKAS company ISO 17011: The requirements for the conduct of accrediting bodies (such as UKAS) ISO 15189: The requirements for quality and competence in the medical laboratory Relevant ISO standards

8. CPA is a UKAS company Welcome and introduction 2014 Seminars