Forensic Laboratory Management

311ISO Accreditation Implementation

accreditation process should start to become clear. An implementation plan

is developed that includes what has to be done, who can be assigned to the

project, required training, time lines, and estimated costs. A checklist can

be very useful for this. Always keep the management and sta in the loop of

information, familiarization, and progress.

The Documentation System

Lay out the hierarchy of your lab’s quality documents. Determine a consistent

format for the quality system manual, procedures, work instructions, forms,

and records. Develop clear policy and seek input from the personnel who are

doing the various jobs in your lab, such as the clerks, the chemists, and the

cleaners. ere can be many revisions ...