Chapter 4

The Forensic Laboratory Integrated Management System

Abstract

This chapter describes the requirement for an Integrated Management System (IMS) within the laboratory. It starts by discussing the benefits of such a system and then describing an appropriate system. It then covers the general requirements for the system and describes the goals of using such a system. The chapter then looks at the relevant policies and the requirement for a management committee. The chapter looks at the Identification and Evaluation of Aspects, impacts, and risks and the identification of legal, regulatory, and other requirements. The chapter discusses the need for contingency planning and looks at the organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, ...

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