What a Quality Management System (QMS) Document Entails
A QMS document is a formal, structured set of documents outlining an organization's policies, processes, procedures, and records needed to consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements and improve its effectiveness and efficiency. It serves as a blueprint for how the organization operates to ensure the quality of its products and services.
At its core, a QMS document typically includes:
- Quality Policy
- Quality Objectives
- Quality Manual
- Documented Procedures
- Work Instructions
- Forms and Records
- Organizational Chart and Responsibilities
- Process Maps and Flowcharts:
- Risk Assessments and Management Plans:
- Change Control Procedures:
- Training Materials: