Identify potential conflicts of interest for every staff member
Make sure that enough staff members are trained in providing first aid or that access to first aid is ensured
Determine the turnaround time for each examination performed in the laboratory
Measure the satisfaction of clients of the laboratory
Arrange that the Quality Officer and other staff members are trained as Internal Auditors
Formulate the Vision of the laboratory, the reason why the laboratory exists
Perform a financial analysis of resources needed to ensure a quality laboratory
Establish an archive ensuring protection of laboratory information but also enables quick retrieval of information
Create a personnel replacement matrix
Make an Internal Audit Plan for the coming 12 months
Formulate the Mission of the laboratory
Make access to digital data of the laboratory restricted (both physically and virtually)
Standardize the method for choosing suppliers and evaluating contracts for purchasing and delivery of goods and services
Standardize the method of developing, reviewing and evaluating a contract for service delivery
When the laboratory works with pathogens requiring a biosafety level (BSL) III facility: create a negative pressure laboratory
Monitor adherence to the turnaround times as determined for each examination
Make a procedure for selection and regular monitoring of the functioning of referral laboratories.
If laboratory information is only stored digitally: create a contingency plan that ensures availability of laboratory information in case of computer failure
Write an SOP on validation of examinations and equipment
Create a primary sample collection facility separate from the laboratory
Formulate the long-term goals of the laboratory
Start to carry out all internal audits and write audit reports
Formulate an action plan based on the audit report and monitor its implementation
Validate all examination procedures performed in the laboratory
Formulate the Quality Policy
Arrange and monitor adequate storage space and conditions for samples, documents, records, equipment, consumables, etc.
Write an SOP on Information Management
Plan for purchasing new equipment and equipment maintenance in the annual budget planning
Write an SOP for Internal Audit
Define the length of storage/archiving of different items in a retention list
Formulate the goals for the coming year specifically with respect to the quality management system
Formulate the first Quality Year Plan
Translate the Quality Year Plan into a SMART action plan
Develop a quality manual
Start monitoring the functioning of the quality management system and produce Quarterly Reports
Perform a management review at the end of the quality year
Develop a Quality Year Plan for the following year based on the conclusions from the management review
Standardize and document the policy cycle in SOPs
Watch the LQSI tutorial
Identify potential conflicts of interest for every staff member