2. Training Objectives
Broad Objective.
To provide participants with general overview and
understanding of new ISO 15189:2022 from the old
version of ISO 15189; 2012.
Specific Objectives.
1.To discuss each requirement of the standard and the required
evidences/records for implementation
2.To understand the structure and scope of the new ISO 15189:2022.
3.To describe main changes of the ISO 15189:2022.
4.To understand the implications of the new version of standard in QMS
implementation.
3. INTRODUCTION
ISO from “isos,” Greek for “equal”
“If two objects meet the same standard, then they are
equal.”
“Standardis essentially an internationally recognized way of
doing something.” ISO
It is basically advising and guiding everyone to follow the
same set of requirements no matter where they are based,
and it ensures safer practice to produce more consistent end
result.
4. ISO STANDARDS
Key ISO Standards
•• ISO 9001 – Quality management systems
•• ISO 17025 – Testing and calibration laboratories
•• ISO 15189 – Medical laboratories
•• ISO 22367 – Risk management
•• ISO 15190 – Laboratory safety
•• ISO 20658 – Sample collection and transport
•• ISO 22870 – Point-of-care testing (POCT)
•• ISO 17043 – Proficiency testing / External quality assessment
•• ISO 19011 – Internal audit
•• ISO 17011 – For accrediting bodies
5. Purpose & Scope of ISO 15189 Standard
Promote welfare of patients and satisfaction of laboratory
users through confidence in quality and competence in medical
Laboratories
Requirements for medical laboratory to plan and implement actions
to address risks and opportunities for improvement
Applicable to:
― Medical laboratories - developing management systems and assessing
competence
o Applicable to users, regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies -
confirming / recognizing competence of medical laboratories
― POCT
― Other healthcare services (e.g., blood banks/transfusion, diagnostic
imaging, respiratory therapy, physiological sciences)
6. Key Reasons for change.
o The parent standard – ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – had been updated to comply
with the structure of the normative ISO 9001:2015.
o As ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is a normative reference of ISO 15189 there was a
requirement for the document to be aligned.
o ISO 15189:2012 had reached its periodic review date. A vote was taken by
the international community, and it was agreed that the standard required
review and update to reflect the changing demands of the medical
laboratory community.
o A decision was made very early in the revision that the updated version
needed to be patient-focused and risk based as this is the clinical standard
for a service that is key to the patient pathway.
o There was an understanding that, as effective as the current version is,
there is a high degree of prescription and over-reliance on interpretation of
the standard in terms of perceived accreditation requirements.
7. Content Overview of ISO 15189:2022
Standard
• • The standard is divided into 8 major sections plus annexes (A-C)
• 1. Scope
• 2. Normative references
• 3. Terms and definitions
• 4. General requirements
• 5. Structural and governance requirements
• 6. Resource requirements
• 7. Process requirements
• 8. Management system requirements
• • Sections 1, 2 and 3 are for guidance only and are not auditable
• • The ‘meat’ of ISO 15189 resides in the requirements sections (5 total)
Laboratories must effectively satisfy these requirements to be
accredited
8. ISO 15189:2022 Standard Highlights
• 4th edition = 2022 version (Previous ISO 15189 Versions – 2003, 2007, 2012.)
•• Replaces 3rd edition (ISO 15189:2012), which has been
technically revised
•• Incorporates POCT requirements and supersedes ISO
22870:2016, which is now withdrawn
•• Formatting based in ISO 17025:2017
10. 1. LESS PRESCRIPTIVE
Gives more flexibility to the laboratory
management on how to meet the
requirements and how to create the
required evidence.
11. 2. RISK BASED
Increased emphasis on risk management
within 2022 version
Risk is now covering all aspects of laboratory
activities and not just the examination processes as
before. Risk is now central to patient care.
Risk requirements seems to replace the requirement
for Preventive Action.
12. 3. PATIENT FOCUSED
A clause on requirements regarding
patients has been added that demands
that patients’ well being, safety and
rights be the key primary considerations.
13. 4. POCT IS INCORPORATED
Point of Care Testing (ISO 22870:2016) has
now been fully incorporated into ISO
15189:2022 and will be withdrawn.
This is a new inclusion within the
scope of the 2022 version
POCT to be part of the management
system.
14. 5. REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIALLY THE SAME
Most of the requirements from the
old version have remained the same
albeit with more clarifications.
15. 6. REFERENCES TO OTHER STANDARDS
It cites companion standards that have more
information on implementing the certain
requirements. i.e.;
i. ISO 15190:2020 – Medical Laboratories Requirements for Safety.
ii. ISO/TS 20658 :2017 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Collection, Transportation,
Receipt and Handling of Specimens/Samples.
iii. ISO 22367:2020 - Medical Laboratories Application for Risk Management.
iv. ISO 35001:2019 – Biorisk Management for Medical Laboratories and other related
organization.
v. ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems.
vi. ISO/TS 20914:2019 – Medical Laboratories practical guidance for the estimation of
measurement uncertainty.
vii. ISO/TS 22583:2019 – Guidance for supervisors for operators of point of care testing (POCT)
devices.
16. NB;
• Alignment with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
resulted in general management requirements
now appearing at the end of the 2022 version.
• The use of ISO 15189:2022 facilitates cooperation
between medical laboratories and other healthcare
services, assists in the exchange of information, and
in the harmonization of methods and procedures.
17. NB;
• ISO 15189 Auditable Requirements Comparison;
• Alignment with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
18. New Terms and Definitions in 2022 Version
There are15 New Terms & Definitions for Review
i.Bias / Measurement Bias
ii.Clinical Decision Limit Examination
iii.Commutability of a Reference Material / Commutability
iv.Complaint
v.Consultant
vi.Examination Procedure
vii.External Quality Assessment
viii.Impartiality
ix.In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVD)
x.Laboratory User
xi.Management System
xii.Measurement Accuracy / Accuracy of Measurement / Accuracy
xiii.Measurement Uncertainty (MU)
xiv.Patient
xv.Trueness / Measurement Trueness