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References - QSE Consulting Clients
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Canadian
Network for Asthma Care
Researched and prepared a summary overview of quality assurance and competence
assessment options for health care professionals.
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The
Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
Conducted a feasibility study to determine the resource implications of
expanding the student intake for an existing program. Contributed to the
educational needs assessment process for the education of Palestinian
health professionals in Lebanon and continuing to provide financial management
support for the duration of the CIDA/CCP project 2001 – 2004.
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Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Laboratory Branch
Completed an operational review of the Data and Specimen Handling at the
Central Public Health Laboratory in Toronto; and subsequently retained
on a second contract to work with the staff to facilitate the implementation
of the recommended changes to meet Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
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Canadian
Blood Services
The Canadian Blood Services Toronto Centre was concerned with ensuring
compliance with stringent federal regulatory standards, mandated as a
result of The Report of the Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System
in Canada (the Krever Report). Undertook an operational review; process
mapping and gap analysis, to optimize efficiency and to ensure all required
standard operating procedures (SOPs) were available.
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Agreement
on Internal Trade Consortium for Medical Laboratory Technology
Prepared a Discussion Paper on the Issues Arising Out of the Variation
in Provincial Occupational Standards and Requirements for the Practice
of Cytotechnology, Cytogenetics and Genetics Across Canada.
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Lunenburg-Queens
Falls Prevention Program
Served as project coordinator for a Health Canada/Veteran’s Affairs
Canada pilot initiative. The goal to raise awareness among seniors of
the risks associated with falls was addressed through several different
strategies and extensive evaluation.
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Sharing
Strengths Society
Assisted with the implementation of the Carver Model of Governance for
the Society’s Board of Directors, by reviewing draft policies and
delivering a presentation to Board members.
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College
of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Conducted a review of the issues surrounding accreditation and examinations,
facilitated discussion of the issues by the College’s Registration
Committee and prepared a summary report detailing options.
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College
of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
Designed and delivered a training program for complaint investigators.
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Cape
Breton District Health Authority.
Reviewed the organizational structure of the laboratories within the district
and recommended changes that would result in more efficient and effective
operations.
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Baycrest
Centre for Geriatric Care
Supported the implementation of quality systems management for the laboratory,
including education of staff, production of a quality manual and developing
a document control system for laboratory policies, procedures, forms and
any other documents as identified.
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Canadian
Society for Medical Laboratory Science
Undertook a detailed review of the literature on advanced certification
for allied health professionals and summarized the results of the review
in a report to the Board of Directors.
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VON
Lunenburg County, NS
Prepared and delivered education sessions on caring for the caregiver.
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Centre
for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto
Assisted the Laboratory’s management with the self-assessment of
the quality system in compliance with the Ontario Laboratory Accreditation
requirements and prepared an action plan to prioritise improvements required
and to address any remaining non-conformances.
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City
of Ottawa, Utilities and Public Works Department
Conducted a detailed review of current operations of the Laboratory Services
Section, benchmarked against similar municipally operated water treatment
and distribution facilities and proposed an operational strategy to reflect
the need to meet ISO 17025 standards, regulatory requirements and customer
expectations, within defined resource constraints.
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York
Central Hospital, Richmond Hill
Facilitated and supported the implementation of a quality management system
for the laboratories, including production of a quality manual, process
mapping and development of policies and procedures.
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