TABLE 2.

Roles and responsibilities for the organization

Activity	Role(s) and/or responsibility(ies)
	Institution	Microbiology laboratory management	Microbiology staff
Organizational commitment to the QMS	Provide commitment and resources	Adhere to quality policy and standards	Describe the principles of the QMS
		Ensure that QMS elements are considered in all work practices
Communication of quality policy and objectives	Establish quality policy and standards	Provide timely and transparent communications regarding quality	Read the quality manual and adhere to QMS policies
Responsibilities for the QMS	Define roles for all personnel	Create a quality team to accomplish quality objectives	Perform duties as assigned to ensure quality
		Participate as a leader of a quality team	Participate as a member of a quality team
Coordinate quality activities	Participate in management review	Appoint a quality manager	Participate in quality initiatives
		Work closely with the quality manager to achieve the laboratory's quality objectives