ELAP 26 - Changes to SM 9020 ELAP Labs Need to Know
What CA ELAP Laboratories Need to Know About Changes to SM 9020
Synopsis:
All laboratories performing microbiological testing under Standard Methods must perform a variety of quality control tasks. This webinar will describe the changes made in SM 9020 (and 9030) from the 22nd Edition to the 24th Edition. We will provide information related to requirements surrounding thermometers, balances, autoclaves, incubators, media, meters, etc. including changes to verifications and record keeping. This is intended for laboratory management, quality assurance personnel, and laboratory analysts working with microbiological tests.
Outline:
Background
Changes throughout the various editions of Standard Methods pertaining to:
- Thermometers and refrigerators
- Autoclaves and incubators
- Balances, weights, and meters
- Water quality, sterility, and media
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.