Análisis y gestión del riesgo biológico en el laboratorio de Control Microbiológico de Liorad

Abstract

Introduction: The analysis of the biological risk in the centers where biological samples are handled allows to know the risks to which they are exposed and to take measures to minimize them.

Objective: to perform an analysis and management of biological risk in the Microbiological Control Laboratory of Liorad Laboratory Base Business Unit.

Method: A qualitative risk analysis and proactive management were carried out through the following areas: assessment of biological risks that included a block diagram and identification of possible failures, risk management by the What if? Method, the identified risks were placed in a hierarchical order, the communication of the results was carried out, a corrective action plan and review was proposed.

Results: The block diagram made it easier to know the areas where biological samples are handled. The what if? method identified possible failures. The matrix made it possible to classify the risks into insignificant, low, moderate and high. The risks in hierarchical order allowed giving an order of priority to comply with the corrective actions. The communication of the results allowed the laboratory staff to know the risks they are exposed. The action plan was established to reduce the incidence of risks. The review will make it possible to check monitor whether the proposed actions work, and to plan a new risk assessment.

Conclusions: The analysis and management of biological risk made it possible to identify possible failures that may occur during the handling of biological samples and to assess the risks.