Dr. Suresh D. R. Represents BGS MCH at Quality Accreditation and Risk Management CME, Mysuru
The Department of Biochemistry at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute recently hosted a comprehensive Continuing Medical Education program titled Quality Accreditation and Risk Management. Held at the Millennium Hall on August 14 2026 the event served as a critical forum for discussing the evolving standards of laboratory excellence and patient safety. The program brought together a diverse group of healthcare professionals including biochemists pathologists microbiologists and laboratory technologists alongside postgraduate and medical laboratory technology students to foster an interdisciplinary approach to clinical quality.
Dr. Suresh D R Professor of Biochemistry and Central Laboratory Director at BGS Medical College and Hospital served as the primary resource person for the event. His expertise provided the foundation for two intensive sessions focused on bridging the gap between theoretical standards and practical laboratory application. The first session addressed Quality Indicators and the Basics of the Laboratory Risk Management Cycle providing attendees with a structured framework for identifying and assessing potential hazards within the diagnostic process.
A significant portion of the technical discussion was dedicated to the practical application of the ISO 15189 2022 standards and the specific requirements mandated by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. Dr. Suresh detailed the necessity of integrating risk based thinking into everyday laboratory operations ensuring that quality is not merely a checklist but a continuous cycle of monitoring and mitigation. The sessions emphasized that robust quality indicators are essential for maintaining the integrity of diagnostic results and institutional credibility.
The afternoon session focused on the Risk Management FMEA Tool which stands for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Through this training participants gained hands on insights into how to proactively identify points of failure and evaluate their potential impact on patient care. By adopting the FMEA methodology laboratory professionals are better equipped to implement preventive measures before errors occur. The event concluded with an interactive discussion highlighting the importance of accreditation as a cornerstone of modern medical practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of clinical biochemistry.
