Criteria compliance document due
If your laboratory is accredited with AMRL, it’s that time of year to complete your Criteria Compliance Document (CCD.)is due on or before May 31, 2014. The CCD is... Read more
New updates include minor changes and fixes
What’s new in R18Lab QMS version 1.5.1? There is now a ‘support’ link in the application. You will find the link in the upper-right corner of the application if... Read more
Dashboard equipment due dates
Maintenance and Cal/Check/Standard Procedure due dates on equipment has been one of the hottest topics since the launch of R18LabQMS, and yes there have been changes since v1.0 with... Read more
Adding laboratory equipment
Let’s review adding equipment to the R18LabQMS application for a better understanding of the process, please note a more detailed description can be found by going to the knowledge... Read more
2013 Year In Review
2013 has been a busy year for the R18LabQMS team! We have gone from beta testing to initial launch on March 1st. There continues to be significant interest with... Read more
Be intentional
By Gary Irvine Since I began managing our accreditation program it seemed to be a daunting task at times. I have learned one very important factor – be intentional... Read more
Optimal browsers to use for R18LabQMS
By Gary Irvine We all have our favorite web browsers, but let’s take a look at the best for optimal performance when using R18LabQMS. There are four main and... Read more
September R18LabQMS update
By Gary Irvine After reviewing feedback from users, there has been an upgrade to the R18LabQMS application. Since our initial launch on March 1, 2013 we have been listening... Read more
Not using the right tools can be costly
Have you ever considered a project without the best tools available at home or your office? Let’s look at an example of trying to maintain a nice yard with... Read more
In the beginning…
AMRL was established as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 1965. In 1966 AMRL’s Laboratory Assessment and Proficiency Sample programs were introduced that covered just the... Read more