Implementation Of Quality Assurance Systems Research Articles

Kajian Literatur: Dampak Penerapan HACCP dan Sistem Mutu dalam Peningkatan Daya Saing pada Industri Pengolahan Ayam

<p><em>Trade competition in the era of globalization is getting tougher, but food processing businesses from both agricultural and animal raw materials still have a good chance to survive. Products that have good quality and food safety can compete in domestic and international markets. To maintain food safety, business owners can implement quality assurance systems such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point). HACCP needs to be implemented to further improve competitiveness and be able to run a business sustainably. The method used in this research is a systematic literature review. The result of this study is the application of HACCP is expected to improve quality and be able to increase sustainable competitiveness. Most of the chicken processing industry has implemented HACCP by the elements in the appropriate HACCP program. The application of HACCP ensures the quality of food quality and avoids health hazards in the final product. The implementation of HACCP requires continuous training and education on HACCP to ensure a more stable system is implemented and the need for the use of complete personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain hygiene during the production process.</em></p>

The Effects of Quality Assurance System Implementation on Work Well-Being and Patient Safety: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Systematic monitoring of work atmosphere and patient safety incidents is a necessary part of a quality assurance system, particularly an accredited system like the Joint Commission International (JCI). How the implementation of quality assurance systems affects well-being at work and patient safety is unclear. Evidence shows that accreditation improves workplace atmosphere and well-being. Thus, the assumption that an increase in employees' well-being at work improves patient safety is reasonable. This study aims to describe the protocol for monitoring the effects of implementing the quality assurance system of JCI at Orton Orthopedic Hospital on employees' well-being (primary outcome) and patient safety (secondary outcome). Quantitative (questionnaires and register data) and qualitative (semistructured interviews) methods will be used. In addition, quantitative data will be collected from register data. Both quantitative and register data will be analyzed. Register data analysis will be performed using generalized linear models with an appropriate distribution and link function. The study timeline covers the time before, during, and after the start of the accreditation process. The collected data will be used to compare job satisfaction, as a part of the well-being questionnaire, and the development of patient safety during the accreditation process. The results of the quality assurance system implementation illuminate its possible effects on the patient's safety and job satisfaction. The repeatability and internal consistency reliability of the well-being questionnaire will be reported. Data collection will begin in May, 2024. It will be followed by data analysis and the results are expected to be published by 2025. The planned study will contribute to the evaluation of the effects of JCI accreditation in terms of well-being at work and patient safety. PRR1-10.2196/45200.

Quality Assurance in Kenyan higher education as a tool for keeping pace with the international standards

This paper is a desktop review which presents findings from 32 studies covering quality and Quality Assurance (QA) systems in the Higher Education (HE) sector in the Kenyan context; the choice of the studies was based on relevance, themes and the objectives of the study. The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the determinants of a sustainable quality assurance systems in higher education in Kenya. The selected studies were carefully reviewed, data was gathered and categorized into themes. The emerging patterns from the categorized data was used to answer the research questions. In that regard, this study went beyond the processes of QA, and accreditation to address the question of sustainability which presently stands as one of the key gap in the implementation of QA systems in the HE sector. The main findings of the study are: sustainable QA systems in HE is realizable by addressing the factors identified b) conceptual model is fundamental for clarity and accuracy to avoid confusion and relativism c) the processes of developing and implementing QA should be inclusive and participatory for better results, d) more partnership and collaboration are needed to solve the challenges of implementing QA systems.

Quality By Design: A Review

Quality by Design is the most recent quality-related trend in pharmaceutical manufacturing (QbD). This paper discusses Pharmaceutical Quality by Design (QbD) as a way to guarantee high-quality pharmaceuticals. Details about Quality by Design are given in addition to a list of its components. The quality parameters and attributes of each unit operation are unique. Pharmaceutical products can benefit from Quality by Design and the steps that can be taken to implement it. High-quality pharmaceuticals and their manufacturing processes form the core of pharmaceutical R&D. It is impossible to verify the quality of a product because this document includes a breakdown of the product's quality profile and the most important aspects of Quality by Design. Comparing the quality of various products can be done in two ways: through Quality by Design and end-product testing (QbD). Quality by Design is based on the ICH Guidelines. ICH guidelines govern the development of pharmaceuticals and the implementation of quality assurance systems. Pharmaceutical development and production can benefit from Quality by Design (QbD).
 Keywords: Concept & background of QbD, Traditional vs QbD Approach, Key elements, PAT, Challenges, Current & Future perspective.

Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy of the Future: Innovations in Information Technology, Data Analytics, and Quality Assurance Systems.

Continuous kidney replacement therapy is commonly used in the critically ill population. Despite the recent development in continuous kidney replacement therapy technology and clinical informatics, many aspects of continuous kidney replacement therapy delivery are still not fully standardized, and quality assurance programs for the provision of continuous kidney replacement therapy are not fully developed. This is in part explained by practice variations, suboptimal integration between machine and clinical data, and the lack of validated continuous kidney replacement therapy quality indicators that are feasible for measurement and monitoring. The further development and sustainable implementation of quality assurance systems that support continuous kidney replacement therapy delivery rely on the collaborative work of the critical care nephrology community and the continuous evolution of clinical informatics. In this article, we describe the present status of information technology and quality assurance systems for continuous kidney replacement therapy delivery and provide a framework for technology development and implementation which is in the pipeline of enhanced continuous kidney replacement therapy delivery.

Implementation of certification schemes in the Balkan agro-food sector

Standardization and the use of certification schemes affect economy competitiveness in general, and therefore the agro-food sector as well - certification according to quality standards is a pre-condition for increasing the competitiveness of agro-food industry. Implementation of quality assurance systems in the agro-food sector and in the retail chains of the Balkan countries are covered in this paper. The Balkan countries mainly focus on the mandatory standards, whereas the non-mandatory ones are almost exclusively used by the country market leaders. It is also the case with the retail chains which by expanding their network also expand the range of standards, and therefore increase the level of competitiveness. This paper provides the information on standardization and implementation of certification schemes in the agro-food industry and retailers in the Balkan Region, also connection of competitiveness and implementation of standards. As the authors of this review know, the consolidated data of this type have not been presented yet.

Review of Legislation Framework in the Field of Work-based Learning

Abstract This paper reports the review of legislation framework in the field of work-based learning, apprenticeship and a comparative analysis between formal regulations in 6 European partner countries. It is part of the Erasmus+ project “Work-based training approach in the field of Industry 4.0 for competitive European Industry”- iNduce 4.0. Based on the findings of the legislation review the recommendations for performing of evidence-based policy in the field of WBL are made: introduction of specific legislation concerning work-based learning (WBL) initiatives; setting of specific requirements for companies wishing to participate in WBL initiatives; establishment of public registers for companies that are entitled to provide dual training; implementation of quality assurance systems of the of the WBL programmes; introduction of formal incentives for employers participating in WBL initiatives.

Innovaciones en industrias de alimentos en escuelas agropecuarias de la provincia de Buenos Aires

En el año 2015 se propuso desarrollar un curso para escuelas agropecuarias de la provincia de Buenos Aires orientado a incorporar habilidades en la confección de procedimientos operativos estandarizados, como estrategia de implementación de sistemas de calidad, que les permitan asegurar la inocuidad de los alimentos producidos en el contexto de las agroindustrias escolares. Con este objeto se interrogó a docentes y alumnos de escuelas agrarias de la provincia, al respecto de los conocimientos sobre la calidad de alimentos, la factibilidad de implementación de los sistemas de aseguramiento de la calidad en las industrias agroalimentarias de las distintas unidades educativas y la relevancia de su incorporación en la trayectoria formativa de los técnicos en producción agropecuaria. La metodología de estudio utilizada para el análisis fue del tipo cualitativa, mediante entrevistas y encuestas semi-estructuradas.

Pregnancy care in Germany, France and Japan: an international comparison of quality and efficiency using structural equation modelling and data envelopment analysis

ObjectivesHealthcare systems in developed countries may differ in financing and organisation. Maternity services and delivery are particularly influenced by culture and habits. In this study, we compared the pregnancy care quality and efficiency of the German, French and Japanese healthcare systems. Study designComparative healthcare data analysis. MethodsIn an international comparison based mainly on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicators, we analysed the health resources significantly affecting pregnancy care and quantified its quality using structural equation modelling. Pregnancy care efficiency was studied using data envelopment analysis. Pregnancy output was quantified overall or separately using indicators based on perinatal, neonatal or maternal mortality. ResultsThe density of obstetricians, midwives, paediatricians and the average annual doctor's consultations were positively and the caesarean delivery rate negatively associated with pregnancy outcome. In the international comparison at an aggregate level, Japan ranked first for pregnancy care quality, whereas Germany and France were positioned in the second part of the ranking. Similarly, at an aggregate level, the Japanese system showed pure technical efficiency, whereas Germany and France revealed mediocre efficiency results. Perinatal, neonatal and maternal care quality and efficiency taken separately were quite similar and mediocre in Germany and France. In Japan, there was a marked difference between a highly effective and efficient care of the unborn and newborn baby, and a rather mediocre quality and efficiency of maternal care. ConclusionGermany, France, and Japan have to struggle with quality and efficiency issues that are nevertheless different: in Germany and France, disappointing pregnancy care quality does not correspond to the high health care expenditures and lead to low technical efficiency. The Japanese system shows a high variability in outcomes and technical efficiency. Maternal care quality during delivery seems to be a particular issue that could possibly be addressed by legally implementing quality assurance systems with stricter rules for reimbursement in obstetrics.

Penjaminan Mutu di Raudhatul Athfal

Quality assurance is how to organize all the activities and educational resources aimed at customer satisfaction in Raudhatul Athfal. Everyone involved in the educational process of carrying out the task with vigor and participate in the improvement of educational services so as to provide educational services that meet or exceed customer expectations. Implementation of quality assurance systems in Raudhatul Athfal run PDCA system, which is oriented to meet the quality standards that have been defined and are internal. Implementation PDCA will impact on the emergence of Kaizen in the Raudhatul Athfal.

Penjaminan Mutu di Raudhatul Athfal

Quality assurance is how to organize all the activities and educational resources aimed at customer satisfaction in Raudhatul Athfal. Everyone involved in the educational process of carrying out the task with vigor and participate in the improvement of educational services so as to provide educational services that meet or exceed customer expectations. Implementation of quality assurance systems in Raudhatul Athfal run PDCA system, which is oriented to meet the quality standards that have been defined and are internal. Implementation PDCA will impact on the emergence of Kaizen in the Raudhatul Athfal.

The curriculum in school external evaluation frameworks in Portugal and England

The curriculum has been target of social and political demands due to its central role in school education and to the changes that occurred in education over the 20th century. The changes include more autonomy assigned to schools and teachers and the establishment of educational standards. These raised concerns that led European bodies to recommend the implementation of quality assurance systems. As a response, many countries created school external evaluation (SEE) processes in an attempt to improve school education and the curricula. Portugal and England are two countries that followed this tendency. This paper analyses SEE frameworks used in both countries to answer the following question: (1) How is the curriculum being addressed in the SEE in Portugal’s and England’s frameworks? The main conclusions drawn are as follows: (1) the curriculum is conceived as an open project; (2) the SEE frameworks from both countries address the curriculum by focusing on teachers’ role as curriculum developers and their curriculum development processes; and (3) the frameworks from Portugal and England reveal a concern with assessing the actual classroom environment and functioning.

Sistemas de gestión de calidad en el área de enfermería; un antes y un después en el mundo de las residencias para personas mayores

Desarrollar e intentar alcanzar una elevada calidad en el servicio prestado por los profesionales de enfermería de los centros geriátricos mediante la implantación de sistemas de gestión de calidad es tema de actualidad, hecho este probado ya en otros trabajos. Es por esta razón que el objetivo general de este estudio se haya centrado en analizar los efectos más relevantes que surten de la instauración de una forma de gestionar la calidad basada en la Norma UNE EN ISO 9001:2008 en el área de enfermería de cuatro residencias de ancianos. Se ha llevado a cabo un análisis de más de 200 encuestas de satisfacción respecto del servicio de enfermería de cuatro residencias de personas mayores, así como una revisión bibliográfica de los resultados obtenidos tras la implantación de un sistema de gestión de calidad en el área de enfermería de residencias geriátricas. Apreciamos resultados muy positivos en el desarrollo diario de las funciones de enfermería de las residencias geriátricas derivados de la utilización de un sistema de gestión de calidad, pues ha mejorado considerablemente la calidad en la práctica clínica. El estudio muestra que la implantación de un sistema de gestión de calidad proporciona una herramienta útil al servicio de enfermería en residencias de personas mayores evidenciándose los efectos positivos que resultan de dicha implantación mediante encuestas de satisfacción e indicadores sanitarios.

Perfil microbiológico del queso de aro consumido en la Cañada Oaxaqueña

Resumen Se determinó la composición de la microbiota del queso de Aro que se comercializa en el municipio de Teotitlán de Flores Magón, Oaxaca, México. Se cuantificó el contenido de: mesófilos aerobios, psicrófilos, coliformes totales, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, bacterias ácido lácticas, mohos y levaduras. Los resultados muestran que el queso de Aro contiene microorganismos alterantes, patógenos y de importancia industrial. Ninguna muestra analizada cumple con la NOM-243-SSA1-2010. Por lo tanto, este queso pueden ser un vehículo de transmisión de enfermedades alimentarias, por su elevado contenido de: E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus y Salmonella. La vida de anaquel del queso puede verse afectada provocando pérdidas económicas a los productores. Por otro lado, se pueden obtener microorganismos de importancia industrial (Lactobacillus y Streptococcus). Es necesario implementar sistemas se aseguramiento de la calidad que garanticen la producción de quesos inocuos.

Sistemas de Garantía de Calidad en Centros de Educación Superior

The concern of the universities for the institutional quality and changes in Spanish legislation have been the starting point for the design and implementation of quality assurance systems (QAS) in higher education institutions, through the AUDIT Program. AUDIT has been designed, following the guidelines of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) with the aim of covering all dimensions and interest groups involved in the learning process, by the “Axencia para a Calidade do Sistema Universitario de Galicia” (ACSUG), the “Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación” (ANECA) and the “Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya” (AQU Catalunya), subsequently joined the “Euskal Unibertsitate Sistemaren Kalitate Agentzia” (UNIBASQ). Officially is presented to universities in 2007 to provide guidelines for the design, development and implementation of the QAS and implement procedures of recognition of the design and certification of the implementation. Very remarkable is the high degree of participation of universities in AUDIT. Between 2007 and 2013 participated in the evaluation of the design of the QAS 62 Spanish universities (80,5%). Currently, the certification of the implementation has begun.

Quality Assurance Systems in Nursing. A turning point in the world of nursing homes

Developing and trying to achieve a high quality in the service nursing personnel provide at nursing homes by means of implementing quality assurance systems is a topic of general interest nowadays. These systems have already proved to be effective in other fields. That is why the focus of this study is to analyse the most relevant effects due to the implementation of a quality assurance method based on standard UNE EN ISO 9001:2008 in the nursing service of four nursing homes. An analysis of more than 200 answers of a satisfaction survey about the nursing service at four nursing homes has been carried out. A study on the available bibliography about the results obtained after having implemented a quality assurance system in the nursing service at nursing homes has also been carried out. Very positive results can be appreciated in the daily nursing practice at nursing homes as a consequence of using a quality assurance system. Clinical practice has improved considerably as a consequence. The study shows quality assurance systems to be a useful tool at the service of nursing practice at nursing homes. Positive effects resulting from the implementation of such quality assurance systems are evident as it can be seen from satisfaction surveys and health indicators.

Quality Assurance Systems in Nursing. A turning point in the world of nursing homes

Developing and trying to achieve a high quality in the service nursing personnel provide at nursing homes by means of implementing quality assurance systems is a topic of general interest nowadays. These systems have already proved to be effective in other fields. That is why the focus of this study is to analyse the most relevant effects due to the implementation of a quality assurance method based on standard UNE EN ISO 9001:2008 in the nursing service of four nursing homes. An analysis of more than 200 answers of a satisfaction survey about the nursing service at four nursing homes has been carried out. A study on the available bibliography about the results obtained after having implemented a quality assurance system in the nursing service at nursing homes has also been carried out. Very positive results can be appreciated in the daily nursing practice at nursing homes as a consequence of using a quality assurance system. Clinical practice has improved considerably as a consequence. The study shows quality assurance systems to be a useful tool at the service of nursing practice at nursing homes. Positive effects resulting from the implementation of such quality assurance systems are evident as it can be seen from satisfaction surveys and health indicators.

Knowledge, power and meanings shaping quality assurance in higher education: a systemic critique

Internationally, quality assurance schemes persist despite long-standing dissatisfaction and critique of their impact and outcomes. Adopting a critical systems perspective, the article explores the relationships between the knowledge, power and meanings that stakeholder groups bring to the design and implementation of quality assurance systems. The analysis shows that such systems are designed to serve the external accountability purposes of government and agencies outside the university who are responsible for designing the systems. Academics inside the university are affected by quality assurance systems but uninvolved in their design. The knowledge and power distance and differences of meaning between the system designers and academics result in quality assurance systems that are unable to contribute to the improvement of teaching and research in the university. The article proposes interconnected but clearly differentiated definitions of quality assurance and quality improvement that can inform systems design aimed at more than meeting external accountability demands.

REENGAGING WITH CUSTOMERS: PROXIMITY IS ESSENTIAL BUT NOT ENOUGH

The growing distrust of consumers in the safety of food is widely documented in both developed and transitional economies. This is related to the growing intensification and industrialisation of food production and processing, as well as the growing distance between food production and food consumption sites. Farmers commonly complain about the increasing marketing power of modern distribution, which often imposes unfavourable terms of exchange and discourages efforts to implement quality assurance systems. In the literature, proximity between producers and consumers be it geographical or relational is said to be advantageous in many respects. Geographical proximity is economically more efficient in perishable commodity supply chains compared to more distant supply areas. Regular interaction between producers and consumers and between buyers and sellers promotes trust, the sharing of information, joint investment and risk-taking, with a sense of responsibility on both sides. An alternative to proximity is standardisation and certification, but these processes generate costs that are difficult for smallholder farmers to bear. On the other hand, the literature is increasingly challenging the so-called superiority of proximity over distance as regards food chain sustainability. When distant supply areas are characterised by specialisation and large-scale production, this may result in economies of scale and lower costs in terms of production and transport. Trust cannot circumvent all risks of moral hazard. Regular interaction combined with some form of control and certification is desirable, even if based only on some minimal process of documentation. It is better to promote complementarities between personal trust and standards, and between short and long chains, rather than to consider them as opposites. (Resume d'auteur)

BARRIERS AND BENEFITS OF ON-FARM QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Food safety has become an important issue in the developed and developing countries. In order to meet consumers’ increasing needs, many industries are adopting quality assurance systems in order to establish and protect a reputable brand. This paper seeks to identify the barriers and benefits influencing the implementation of onfarm quality assurance systems in Western Australia. For the 178 farmers who participated in the survey, most respondents believed that a quality assurance system would lead to better internal traceability, an improved awareness of food safety and reduce the risk of contamination. The main barriers towards the implementation of a quality assurance system were the increased amount of paperwork and the bureaucracy, the lack of any financial incentive, their ability to sell their grain without a quality assurance system, the lack of time, the high annual cost of certification, the high cost of implementation, and the belief that their customers did not require a quality assurance system.