R18LabQMS implementation (onboarding) for your laboratory
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
Accreditation fundamentals
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
R18LabQMS – other quality standards and practices
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
User questions this month
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
Timely processes and documentation within your quality manual
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
Creating and managing equipment procedures
Within any quality manual, creating and managing your equipment procedures is arguably the most laborious activity for your laboratory. In our case, we have four areas of accreditation with... Read more
Primary and satellite lab accounts
From the inception and development of R18LabQMS in 2012, we wanted laboratories to have the ability to manage multiple Quality Management Systems (QMS) in one place that would provide... 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