Building your quality manual
We are asked routinely if R18LabQMS provides procedures and content as a part of the annual subscription? The short answer is, no. R18LabQMS is a web-based management system that... Read more
We are asked routinely if R18LabQMS provides procedures and content as a part of the annual subscription? The short answer is, no. R18LabQMS is a web-based management system that... Read more
As we listen to and answer questions that users send our way, there always seems to be suggestions or a request for adding a specific functionality, and in some... Read more
As we listen to and answer questions that users send our way, there always seems to be suggestions or a request for adding specific functionality, and in some cases,... Read more
The onboarding process going from paper to digital is big, and understandably so. Change is not always easy but in the long run a very wise decision. A common... Read more
Equipment procedures (Calibration/Standardization/Checks/Maintenance) (c/s/c/m) are arguably the most time-consuming and detailed part of any quality manual. If your lab has 125 pieces of equipment you can easily perform 250... Read more
A common question I am asked when giving a one-on-one demo is, ‘How long does it take to fully implement R18LabQMS for our laboratory?” I usually respond by saying,... Read more
Initiating the accreditation process can be a daunting task, as there are fundamentals that you should be aware of and start with as a foundation. The first thing to... Read more
AASHTO R18 is only one of many quality standards that laboratories follow to meet the requirements of accreditation. R18LabQMS specifically follows the guidelines of AASHTO R18, however other quality... Read more
In any given month we will receive emails from users who either run into problems, need to report bugs or just have questions. In this blog post we will... Read more
As with equipment procedures, there are other documentation requirements that come with specific frequency requirements needing the attention of laboratory staff that are often overlooked. And while there are... Read more