Laboratory Scan by LUFC LabConsultants
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The document outlines the benefits and process of conducting a laboratory scan, which aims to assess and improve laboratory efficiency, workflow, and information management. Key focal points include quality management, automation, resource utilization, and organizational structure, with a goal of identifying bottlenecks and quick-win opportunities. The output includes a detailed report of findings and recommendations that can inform future budget requests and improvement strategies.
Laboratory Scan by LUFC LabConsultants
- 1. Laboratory Scan LUFC LabConsultants Louis Uunk
- 2. Benefits of Laboratory Scan • Get an independent (“out of the box”) clear picture on: Quality of results. Laboratory efficiency. Workflow effectiveness & bottlenecks. Effectiveness of information handling. Effectiveness of laboratory organization & personnel. • Get input on potential bottlenecks concerning the topics above. • Potential increase of efficiency, productivity and satisfaction of laboratory personnel. • Input on “Quick-Wins” and long-term improvement potential. • Use report as input for (future) budget request.
- 3. Laboratory Scan: potential focal points • Quality & Quality Management. • Efficiency. • Workflow. • Information Handling. • Organization & People.
- 4. Quality, potential assessment targets • Quality Management / Assurance Validation of methods. Calibrations. Control steps. Deviation handling. Registrations (procedures, validations, deviations etc). Level of support by LIMS on Quality Management. Validity of results at the end of the day.
- 5. Efficiency, potential assessment targets • Workflow (bottlenecks). • Automation (hardware, software solutions). • Organization & People. • Resources (equipment, budget utilization etc.) • Methods (sample prep, analytical, reporting).
- 6. Workflow, potential assessment targets • Assessment of workflow (Efficiency, Lean). • Sample routing. • Analyses planning and execution. • Information flow (LIMS CDS LIMS, level automation?) • Sample storage and disposal. • Workflow bottlenecks.
- 7. Information, potential assessment targets • Ease of information access (SOP’s, methods, data (management) reports etc.). • Software utilization (LIMS, CDS, ELN, SDMS etc). • Information workflow. • Data integrity. • Data security. • Backup/restore procedures.
- 8. Organization, potential assessment targets • Structure of organization. • People (skills, training, motivation, ambition, job satisfaction). • Workload. • Communication (internal, external). • Customer interaction (internal, external). • Training potential.
- 9. Execution of Laboratory Scan • Definition of topics of investigation. (LUFC & Lab Management) • Study of requested information & documentation. • Interviews with subset of (lab) staff. (various relevant roles: management, lab technicians, QA, IT, QP, (internal) customers etc.) • Laboratory workflow assessment. (observe/assess laboratory workflow, information flow, QA procedures, sample routing, efficiency of use resources etc.) • Identification of (potential) bottlenecks. • Reporting of findings.
- 10. Output of Laboratory Scan • Detailed report of findings and recommendations per topic. • Presentation of the report to management. • Identification of bottlenecks and discussion on potential opportunities for change/growth/improvement etc.