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
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
Business disruption – a new normal?
As business-minded people when thinking of business disruption, we generally think of businesses like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb – businesses that have literally changed their industries. What’s exciting with... Read more
Managing users and their roles
One of the most common questions we receive is about user roles and their access to the application. We recently received a question from a user who was given... Read more
The future of QMS Management
As fast as technology changes, we could write a blog entry on this subject quite frequently. The more labs that we speak with in regards to their QMS management... Read more
R18LabQMS and other quality management systems
A question that comes up from time to time is, “Can I use R18LabQMS to manage other quality standards, i.e. ASTM D3666, ASTM E329, or ISO 17025?” This question... Read more
NEW Application Update v2.0.2
With the New Year here, we have made an update to a couple areas of the application. We hope that these updates are found to be useful in your... Read more
Management reviews – Keeping the team engaged
Management reviews were reinstated back in 2016 after a five-year absence and were fully implemented and observed by the assessors during an onsite assessment in April 2017. As we talk... Read more
Managing proficiency sample reports – Tracking quality
If your laboratory is accredited, you are required to participate in a Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) in the areas that are applicable to your areas of accreditation. This requirement... Read more
V2.0 – More new features
As we continue our quest into version 2.0, let’s take a look at the “Manage Lab” tab. With the navigation bar across the top, the manage lab tab is... Read more