Document Control and Record Keeping

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of Laboratory Management System Document Control and Record Keeping that are necessary to successfully implement ISO/IEC 17025. There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, using your notes and ISO/IEC 17025 or NIST HB 143, you will be able to:

• LIST 3 properties of management system documents that must be controlled;
• IDENTIFY at least 5 types of laboratory documents that must be controlled;
• DEFINE the purpose of a Master List;
• IDENTIFY the 5 phases of the document control process;
• RECOGNIZE methods that are used to document revisions;
• EXPLAIN the relationship between documents and records; and
• IDENTIFY the types of typical laboratory records that must be maintained.

Technology Requirement(s):

You will need the following to participate in the webinar:

• Computer or laptop
• Internet browser, a broadband connection is recommended
• Telephone. Optional: a telephone headset

Materials & Supplies: 

Not applicable.

Prerequisite(s): 

There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

Minimum Requirement(s):

Completion includes completing pre-work assignment, active attendance and participation in the session activities and discussion, and completing an on-line evaluation after the course.

Audience:

Laboratory personnel who have responsibilities for developing, implementing, and/or improving the quality management system in their laboratory as well as those who are seeking OWM recognition and/or accreditation or improvements to support recognition/accreditation. This course is available for non weights and measures participants.
This webinar is also useful for administrative or management staff who help define the lab procedures or ensure items are filed/located appropriately for the laboratory. The concepts covered in the class are especially useful for other program applications, but the focus and activities are on laboratory procedures and applications.

Cost: 

The current fee for webinars is $199 and confirmed participants will be provided a web link to make a payment. Registration fees for State weights and measures regulatory officials and metrologists are funded by NIST OWM.

Instructor(s):

Elizabeth Gentry
Office of Weights and Measures,
(301) 975 - 3690
Email: elizabeth.gentry [at] nist.gov (elizabeth[dot]gentry[at]nist[dot]gov)