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Level 1 Documentation
QUALITY POLICY
The quality policy provides an opportunity for the company to put its commitment to quality in a few words and in a manner that can be readily shared across the whole organization. It should be straightforward and readily understandable, rather than a complex and detailed elaboration of fine points. Table 6.1 provides some examples of quality policies that have been used by medical device companies. Some are quite short; others are more elaborate.
In the ideal case, the points in the quality policy should be memorable so that employees can more readily keep its messages in mind amid the stress and pressures of everyday work. On the other hand, it can be so short that it may have difficulty meeting ...
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