This document outlines a laboratory management course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. It covers topics such as the benefits of management systems, structural and resource requirements for staff, equipment, purchasing and facilities. It also addresses process requirements including methods, sampling, measurement uncertainty and reporting. Management requirements like documenting procedures, controlling documents, managing records, internal audits and reviews are discussed. The course concludes with a summary guide for implementing a laboratory management system.
This document outlines a laboratory management course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. It covers topics such as the benefits of management systems, structural and resource requirements for staff, equipment, purchasing and facilities. It also addresses process requirements including methods, sampling, measurement uncertainty and reporting. Management requirements like documenting procedures, controlling documents, managing records, internal audits and reviews are discussed. The course concludes with a summary guide for implementing a laboratory management system.
The development of ISO/IEC 17025 (& accreditation vs certification) General requirements o Impartiality o Confidentiality Structural requirements (including defining staff roles & reporting structure, internal communication) Resource requirements o Staff issues (including training & engagement/ commitment of staff, & managing change) o Accommodation & environmental conditions (& safety) o Equipment management, & Calibration and measurement traceability o Purchasing Process requirements o Client requirements (requests and contracts), and Subcontracting o Methods o Sampling and Sample management o Measurement uncertainty (an introduction) o Quality control & Proficiency testing programs o Reports (including checking of reports, and rounding of results) o Complaints & customer feedback o Handling nonconforming work o Computer systems/ LIMS Management requirements o Documenting the system, including Structuring the system/ developing a Manual, Documenting procedures, and good documenting practice o Document control o Managing records o Risks, Opportunities, Improvements & Corrective action o Internal audits & Management review