Glossary D
Glossary D
Deutsch: Dokument / Español: Documento / Português: Documento / Français: Document / Italiano: Documento
In the context of quality management, a document refers to any piece of information that is recorded in a tangible or electronic form, which defines, specifies, explains, or demonstrates how quality objectives are to be achieved. Documents play a critical role in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system (QMS), serving as a means to communicate policies, procedures, and requirements throughout an organization.
Deutsch: Dokumentenlenkung / Español: Control de documentos / Português: Controle de documentos / Français: Contrôle des documents / Italiano: Controllo dei documenti
Document control in the quality management context refers to the systematic management, creation, distribution, and maintenance of documents that are essential for ensuring the consistent application of quality standards across an organisation. These documents can include standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, work instructions, forms, records, and any other Documentation that guides or records processes, compliance, or product specifications. Effective document control ensures that only the most current and approved versions of documents are in use, reducing errors and maintaining compliance with quality standards and regulations.
Deutsch: Dokumentation / Português: Documentatio / Français: Documentation / Italiano: Documentazione
In the quality management context, documentation refers to the written or recorded information that describes processes, procedures, or systems, and provides evidence of conformance to requirements. Documentation is an important aspect of quality management, as it provides a record of the processes and procedures used by an organization and serves as evidence of conformance to requirements.
Deutsch: Dokumentationsüberlastung / Español: Sobrecarga de documentación / Português: Sobrecarga de documentação / Français: Surcharge documentaire / Italiano: Sovraccarico documentale
Documentation Overload refers to the excessive accumulation of records, procedures, and compliance-related documents within quality management systems (QMS), leading to inefficiencies, reduced productivity, and potential non-compliance. This phenomenon arises when documentation requirements outweigh the practical benefits, often due to overly prescriptive standards, regulatory demands, or organizational risk aversion. While thorough documentation is essential for traceability and accountability, its uncontrolled proliferation can hinder operational agility and obscure critical information.
Deutsch: Dosierung / Español: Dosificación / Português: Dosagem / Français: Dosage / Italiano: Dosaggio
Dosage in the context of quality management typically refers to the precise measurement and administration of a substance, component, or input within a process to achieve the desired quality outcome. This term is most commonly associated with industries such as pharmaceuticals, food production, and chemical manufacturing, where the accuracy of dosage directly impacts the safety, efficacy, and quality of the final product.
Deutsch: Dosis / Español: Dosis / Português: Dose / Français: Dose / Italiano: Dose /
In the context of quality management, particularly within industries like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food production, the term dose refers to the measured quantity of a product or substance to be administered or applied within a specific context. It is crucial for ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of the product. Managing the dose accurately is essential for complying with quality standards and regulations, guaranteeing that products deliver their intended benefits without causing harm to consumers or patients.
Deutsch: Dosimeter / Español: Dosímetro / Português: Dosímetro / Français: Dosimètre / Italiano: Dosimetro
In the quality management context, a dosemeter (often spelled dosimeter in English) is a device used to measure the dose or accumulated exposure to a particular agent or condition over time. In quality management, especially in industries where personnel or products are exposed to potentially harmful or controlled conditions such as radiation, chemicals, noise, or other environmental factors, dosimeters play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety standards. They provide quantifiable data that can be used to assess whether the conditions meet predefined quality and safety criteria, enabling organizations to take corrective actions if necessary.
Deutsch: Dosimetrie / Español: Dosimetría / Português: Dosimetria / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria /
Español: Dosimetría / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria
Dosimetry is in its original sense the measurement of the absorbed dose delivered by ionizing radiation.