Business Management Quality Management: An Inside Look
Posted Apr 28, 2011 in Management
A comprehensive set of standards provides a level playing field for your laboratory. Your technicians know what you expect of them, what to expect of you and what to expect of each other; everyone operates from the same handbook. Having standards paves the way for an efficient, well-run organization and is the foundation of a quality management system (QMS).
Implementing a QMS necessitates that you take a cohesive look at your operations and define and document all of your laboratory processes, including technical, administrative and managerial procedures. It doesn't dictate what your methods or quality level should be, but rather guides you in creating a quality assurance plan that's unique to your business.
In addition to helping you comply with the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, documenting your operation's "best practices" is an effective business management tool that offers many benefits to your laboratory. Internally, it...
