Have a plan, have a process, be intentional
This may sound elementary, as Sherlock Holmes would sometimes say, but having a plan in place with specific and executable processes, and being intentional, is not easily done with... Read more
Single Sign-On (SSO) and password enhancement V2.2 launched
Security and password protection is one of the most important points when it comes to applications on the internet, especially when it comes to software as a service (SaaS).... Read more
Customized quality manuals
Procedures and processes are unique in every laboratory. In the early days of developing R18LabQMS, we knew sticking to the basics and following the guidelines of the AASHTO R18... Read more
2020 – the year in review
2020 has been a challenging year for all on all fronts. And for laboratories seeking or retaining accreditation, and for accreditation bodies challenged with the task to make it... Read more
Granting assessor access – revisited
With remote assessments on the horizon for the foreseeable future, and most likely being added to the toolbox for most accreditation bodies indefinitely, we are going to dedicate this... Read more
After the remote assessment and managing your quality manual
Now that you have completed your remote assessment with AASHTO re:source and received your final report, you now have 60 days to respond and resolve any nonconformities that the... Read more
Our remote assessment experience – Part 2
Mission accomplished After much anticipation, our remote assessment with AASHTO re:source went quite well. Like most laboratories, there was that uncertainty of not knowing what to expect even though... Read more
Preparing for our remote assessment – Part 1
Our laboratory was expecting a remote assessment late Q4 2020-21, however, our assessment date was moved up to late September – so the process begins. With all the talk... Read more
Remote assessments and your quality manual
Maintaining accreditation events continues to be of utmost importance in the process of laboratory accreditation. And while on-site assessments became a challenge as early as March 2020 with Covid-19... Read more
The onboarding process – revisited
I’m often asked, “how long will it take to complete my Quality Management System using R18LabQMS?” The short answer is, every lab is different. Each laboratory varies in size,... Read more