Table 2 Scores of performance and appreciation level of sentinel laboratory
Score | Appreciation level | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Overall or section score ≥ 80% | Satisfactory | The laboratory is registered for a quality program or it is formally involved a quality approach; the process is clearly defined, the objectives of the quality approach and their associated indicators are defined; procedures are developed and up to date; there is evidence of implementation of procedures. |
Overall or section score between 40% and 80% | Some improvement required | The laboratory is registered for a quality program or is formally engaged in a quality approach; the process is defined, the procedures are developed but there is no evidence of implementation of the procedures; quality documents are not always up to date. |
Overall or section score ≤ 39% | Significant improvement required | The laboratory is not registered for a quality program or there is no formal commitment to a quality approach. Process is not defined; procedures are missing and there is no evidence of implementation. |