"A set of interrelated or interlacing elements of an organization to establish policies and objectives, and processes to achieve those objectives" is the definition of a/an:

• A.Management system
• B.Standard
• C.Organization scope
• D.Quality manual

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What does the application of the process approach in a QMS enable?

• A.The improvement of processes based on the needs and expectations of interested parties
• B.The consideration of processes in terms of financial value
• C.The achievement of effective process performance
• D.The reduction of resource consumption

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A Health Trust has contracted with Servitup, a catering services company that has been certified to ISO
9001 for one year. It provides services to 10 small rural hospitals in remote locations involving the purchase and storage of dry goods and fresh produce, preparing meals and loading heated trolleys for ward service by hospital staff. You, as auditor, are conducting the first surveillance audit at one site with the Deputy Catering Manager (DCM).
DCM: "I apologise for the absence of the Catering Manager. He has called in sick today and we are really short of staff." You: "I see. It really shouldn't affect the QMS so the audit can progress as normal." DCM: "The Catering Manager set up the system. I'm afraid I'm not as familiar with it as he is." You: "OK, let's start with the Quality Policy. What are the main issues for the QMS here?" DCM: Give me a minute. I need to look at the Quality Policy on the noticeboard in his office.
You find that two internal audits have been carried out in the first year by the Catering Manager. One of them indicates that complaints from patients are increasing in number, mainly due to food being served too cold. The DCM comments that the trolley thermometer is often unreliable.
Which two of the following actions would be "correction" in dealing with the complaints?

• A.Monitor and record the temperature of food on the trolleys against defined standards before release to the wards.
• B.Plug trolleys into ward electricity sockets to heat food to the correct temperature after a patient complains.
• C.Request ward staff to test the temperature of the food on the plates before serving to patients.
• D.Purchase a new thermometer to replace the unreliable one used for the ward trolleys.
• E.Calibrate thermometers more frequently to ensure accuracy of readings for food temperature on the trolleys.
• F.Keep a spare thermometer in case of a thermometer malfunction.

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Put the following steps of a third-party audit into the correct sequence in which they happen.

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Explanation:
Sequence:
Stage 1 Audit
Stage 2 Opening Meeting
Interviews
Stage 2 Closing Meeting
Close-out of Stage 2 Audit Findings
Issue Certificate
Surveillance Audit
Follow-up Audit
To complete the sequence, you can drag and drop the options to the appropriate blank section.
Here is a brief explanation of each step:
Stage 1 Audit: This is the initial audit that aims to assess the readiness of the organization for the stage 2 audit. It involves reviewing the documentation of the quality management system, evaluating the scope and objectives of the audit, and identifying any major gaps or nonconformities34.
Stage 2 Opening Meeting: This is the meeting that marks the start of the stage 2 audit. It involves confirming the audit plan, the audit criteria, the audit scope, and the audit team. It also provides an opportunity for the auditee to ask any questions or raise any concerns34.
Interviews: This is the main activity of the stage 2 audit, where the audit team collects evidence by interviewing the personnel involved in the quality management system, observing the processes and activities, and examining the records and documents. The audit team uses various techniques, such as sampling, measurement, analysis, and evaluation, to verify the conformity and effectiveness of the quality management system345.
Stage 2 Closing Meeting: This is the meeting that marks the end of the stage 2 audit. It involves presenting the audit findings, the audit conclusions, and the audit report to the auditee. It also provides an opportunity for the auditee to provide feedback, ask questions, or dispute any findings34.
Close-out of Stage 2 Audit Findings: This is the process of verifying that the auditee has taken appropriate corrective actions to address any nonconformities or opportunities for improvement identified during the stage
2 audit. The audit team may request evidence or conduct a follow-up visit to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions34.
Issue Certificate: This is the process of issuing a certificate of conformity to the auditee, if the audit team is satisfied that the quality management system meets the requirements of the standard and that there are no major nonconformities or unresolved issues. The certificate is valid for a specified period, usually three years, and is subject to periodic surveillance audits34.
Surveillance Audit: This is the process of conducting periodic audits, usually once a year, to monitor the continued conformity and effectiveness of the quality management system. It involves reviewing the changes, improvements, and performance of the quality management system, and identifying any new nonconformities or opportunities for improvement34.
Follow-up Audit: This is the process of conducting an additional audit, usually in response to a significant change, a complaint, or a major nonconformity, to verify the impact and the corrective actions taken by the auditee. It may result in the suspension, withdrawal, or renewal of the certificate, depending on the outcome of the audit34.

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An organisation wants to certify their ISO 9001:2015-based QMS for the first time. Arrange the activities in the correct sequence from 2 to 5.
To complete the sequence, click on the blank section you want to complete so it is highlighted in red and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, drag and drop the options to the appropriate blank section.

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To certify an organization's ISO 9001:2015-based Quality Management System (QMS) for the first time, the correct sequence of activities would be:
* Establish the management system (already in place).
* Supplier audit
* Internal audit
* Management review
* Initial certification audit - stage 1
* Initial certification audit - stage 2 (already in place).
This sequence follows the typical path for preparing and ensuring that a QMS is functioning as required, leading up to certification.

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