ELAP Webinar 13 - Implementing a Robust Data Integrity Program in an ELAP Lab
Implementing a Robust Data Integrity Program in an ELAP Lab
ELAP Webinar-13 - Implementing a Robust Data Integrity Program in an ELAP Lab
Generating good data requires a quality management system built upon a strong data integrity program. The TNI Standard contains a number of data integrity requirements to help ensure data is generated with a high level of integrity. This webinar will provide an understanding of these requirements and offer implementation ideas and tools to establish a proactive approach to data integrity. Obstacles to implementation and system vulnerabilities will be discussed.
Your Instructor
Dr. Francis has extensive experience in chemistry and biology. He is currently a principal with SAW Environmental (2004 to present). He was owner/operator of a large environmental laboratory in Nevada prior to becoming a full-time consultant. He performs and manages third‐party laboratory audits for several states, QA/QC consulting to individual laboratories, and provides internal audits, data integrity training, and data validation to private and governmental laboratories. Dr. Francis is a contract assessor for IAS assessing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 and various TNI Standards. He is a fully qualified NELAC assessor in organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, cryptosporidium, radiochemistry, solids, aqueous, tissue, and air. He is an EPA-approved drinking water certification officer in all areas available.