We strive to recognize and anticipate the needs of clients by working openly and cooperatively to meet those expectations.

About This Site

The Program exists to provide six hospital laboratories administrative and technical advice, consultative, educational and quality support services. The Program lends its expertise in the delivery of laboratory services consistent with best practices and established standards to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results. The mission of the Program is supportive of the missions of these participating hospitals.

The KRRRLP provides global quality assurance assistance and reviews proficiency testing program results to monitor laboratories’ performance level, accuracy and competency. With the development of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation, the Program maintains a process of systematic examinations to assess the Laboratories and act as an external quality auditor.

Mission Statement

The Program provides a community of cooperation and education to enhance the sharing of resources to improve quality and maximize the efforts of Regional Laboratory Services in providing a high level of services to our Members and the communities which they serve.

Values

  • Integrity

    We act honestly, ethically and impartially at all times.

  • Professionalism

    We encourage self-improvement and aim for scientific excellence.

  • Quality Assurance

    We ensure that all our work is carried out in accordance with recognized standards.

  • Teamwork

    We recognize the participation, initiative and cooperation of all the laboratories as being essential to our success.

  • Client Focus

    We strive to recognize and anticipate the needs of clients by working openly and cooperatively to meet those expectations.


Aims of the KRRRLP

Since its incorporation in 1992, the Kenora-Rainy River Regional Laboratory Program has strived to provide assistance to six (6) hospitals in the following.

Standardization:

  • Assist in the research and development, coordination, recommendation and implementation of standardized manuals; equipment; reagents; methods; and policies, where possible.
  • Identify areas of cost reduction (possible or potential) including securing group contracts for equipment and reagents, etc.

Regional Representation:

  • Actively participate in regional and provincial laboratory endeavors and other such complementary purposes not inconsistent with the Goals and Objectives.

Regional Quality Management System:

  • Facilitate continuous quality improvement using quality management principles in all laboratory processes in the interest of patient care. Maintain a comprehensive audit system of comparative data that identifies area requiring further investigation or education.

Education:

  • Design and provide educational activities as a regional commitment to lifelong learning. Besides the annual Fall Symposium continue to provide presentations and develop Newsletters to share information with Clinicians, Laboratory and non-Laboratory professionals.

Regional Manuals:

  • Provide a forum for strategic planning, new initiatives and addressing complex issues to meet the clinical needs and established goals in each facility.

Rationalization of Services:

  • To design and provide continuing education to all laboratory Technologists.