QSE Policy is a restatement of itent.

Policy:  single broad statement about labs intent for a specific QSE

Purpose:  Standardized working that can be used for each QSE policy

Resposibility:  Broad statement about general resposibility.  Flow charts specific responsibility that supports the policy

List supporting documents:  processes support this policy such as training, quality preparation or internal audit process.

The process is a flowchart that states the action.

Procedures tell "How do I"

Options for the quality manual are to put all policies together, all processes together etc.  but I prefer one section for each QSE.  The order would be Policy, Process, Procedure, 2nd Process, 2nd Procedure etc.

Document control is needed for you quality manual.  You need to first create, review and approve your document.  Give your document an ID number.  Revise approved documents.  Perform periodic reviews.  Document the master file organization and maintenance, Document the master index organization and maintenance.  Distribute the revised documents.  Archive and retain obsolete documents.

The quality manual can be stored electronically or on paper in the managers office, administration, or at workstations.  Document control process needs to account for all working copies to ensure obsolete copies are not accessible and not used.  Only current approved version of each document should be in the quality manual.