...CHARTER EXAMPLE Project Name: LMT/PEL LIMS Deployment Project Prepared by John Doe and Mary Smith Date: 8/22/06 INITIATION: LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LIMS) DEPLOYMENT February 6, 2006 (Supersedes the December 15, 2005 general LIMS Deployment Charter) Operating Group Task #95: Provide Plan for LIMS deployment at Facility A and funding plan. Project Manager: John Doe, CIO Project Administrator: Mary Smith, Project Management Office SYNOPSIS: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are information management systems designed to track, organize, store and report on laboratory-generate data and analytical results. In addition, when used in core laboratories, the LIMS provides a portal for generating accounting reports and the systematic distribution of resulting data back to the requesting scientists and collaborators. LIMS can operate in both highly regulated and non-regulated environments. LIMS can meet all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements by providing full sample tracking, user certification, instrument and calibration management, standards & reagents management, full auditing, CFR21 Part 11, report and sample scheduling, bar coding, on-line help, and other functions. By eliminating several common sources of human error and by connecting directly to the laboratory-based instrumentation, LIMS improve laboratory efficiency. A full-featured LIMS will manage various laboratory data types including sample log-in, reporting...
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...Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) LIMS as an information management system LIMS is the information management system used in the Analytical Laboratory, Water Laboratory and Biological Sciences Laboratory at Scientific Services. LIMS was implemented in July 2007 to improve work processes, traceability, turn-around time, data security and accountability and to incorporate the aspects and requirements of ISO 17025. Sample lifecycle using LIMS Sampling of samples Samples are sampled by either internal or external samplers. Our internal samplers perform their sampling routes using handheld units with a built-in GPS functionality that are interfaced with the LIMS system and capture valuable data e.g. sample date and time, distance travelled, field tests performed, sampling and field test notes. Logging samples Samples are logged into LIMS via bar-code scanning or scheduling. Once this is done, a unique sample number, which can be used as a tracking or reference number as part of the ISO 17025 standards, is assigned to it. A bar-coded label containing this number is attached to the sample bottle, and this is used in the laboratories for label scanning. Receiving, logging, bar-coding and distributing of samples is undertaken at our centralised Sample Receiving Area. Analysing and receiving of samples into the laboratory Samples are scanned into the various laboratories for traceability purposes, so as to define their exact location. Afterwards, Laboratory...
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...A Laboratory Information Management System(LIMS) is computer software that is used in the laboratory for the management of samples, laboratory users, instruments, standards and other laboratory functions such as invoicing, plate management, and work flow automation. A LIMS, a Laboratory Information System (LIS) or Process Development Execution System (PDES) perform similar functions. The primary difference is that LIMS are generally targeted toward environmental, research or commercial analysis, such as pharmaceutical or petrochemical, and LIS are targeted toward the clinical market (hospitals and other clinical labs). PDES normally cover a wider scope of functionalities including, for example, virtual manufacturing techniques, while they usually don't integrated with the laboratory equipment. Today's trend is to move the whole process of information gathering, decision making, calculation, review and release out into the workplace and away from the office. The goal is to create a seamless organization where: Instruments used are integrated in the lab network; receive instructions and worklists from the LIMS and return finished results including raw data back to a central repository where the LIMS can update relevant information to external systems such as a Manufacturing Execution System or Enterprise Resource Planning application. Lab personnel will perform calculations, documentation and review results using online information from connected instruments, reference...
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...storing scientific information in a laboratory management system. LIMS (laboratory information management system) is used in a laboratory for the management of samples, standards, instruments etc. The instruments are used in the laboratory network in order to be able to receive worklists from the LIMS so they are able to update any information that is relevant to other systems. An example of where LIMS is used is in industry as it maintains the information in the systems. Overall, LIMS have some special functions for example the registration of a sample, the storage of data and the equipment that is used in the analysis of the sample. The main feature of a LIMS is the sample management which involves tracking them. For instance if a sample container arrives the registration must be completed and the LIMS would track it and record its location. This could consist of printing off barcodes in order to identify the sample containers. LIMS could exchange and record electronic information. Along with all these functions of LIMS, it also manages the communication with your clients and the related documents. Also, all information is centralised. Some of the main types of information that would need to be stored on your lab’s LIMS would be COSHH records (control of substance hazardous to health) to ensure the awareness of health and safety, waste disposal to show how much waste is disposed and how much is actually produced, security because different types of laboratories have different...
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...Charter Example Project Name: LMT/PEL LIMS Deployment Project Prepared by John Doe and Mary Smith Date: 8/22/06 Initiation: | LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LIMS) DEPLOYMENTFebruary 6, 2006 (Supersedes the December 15, 2005 general LIMS Deployment Charter) Operating Group Task #95: Provide Plan for LIMS deployment at Facility A and funding plan.Project Manager: John Doe, CIOProject Administrator: Mary Smith, Project Management Office | Synopsis: | Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are information management systems designed to track, organize, store and report on laboratory-generate data and analytical results. In addition, when used in core laboratories, the LIMS provides a portal for generating accounting reports and the systematic distribution of resulting data back to the requesting scientists and collaborators. LIMS can operate in both highly regulated and non-regulated environments. LIMS can meet all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements by providing full sample tracking, user certification, instrument and calibration management, standards & reagents management, full auditing, CFR21 Part 11, report and sample scheduling, bar coding, on-line help, and other functions. By eliminating several common sources of human error and by connecting directly to the laboratory-based instrumentation, LIMS improve laboratory efficiency. A full-featured LIMS will manage various laboratory data types including sample log-in, reporting...
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...stored in several large filing cabinets. The management team want to improve the provision for data storage and have fewer filing cabinets in the new build. As a member of the leadership team, put a proposal together for updating the old data storage system with the new storage procedures that should be put in place in the laboratories of the new build. You need to justify why the funds from the budget should be given to implement the new data storage system. Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * How Do I Do It? 1. For P4, learners must describe the procedures for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system (LIMS). A prepared list of scientific data is provided below. Learners must decide which sets of information could be stored on a workplace record system. 2. For M4, learners must explain how...
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...stored in several large filing cabinets. The management team want to improve the provision for data storage and have fewer filing cabinets in the new build. As a member of the leadership team, put a proposal together for updating the old data storage system with the new storage procedures that should be put in place in the laboratories of the new build. You need to justify why the funds from the budget should be given to implement the new data storage system. Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * How Do I Do It? 1. For P4, learners must describe the procedures for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system (LIMS). A prepared list of scientific data is provided below. Learners must decide which sets of information could be stored on a workplace record system. 2. For M4, learners must explain how...
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...stored in several large filing cabinets. The management team want to improve the provision for data storage and have fewer filing cabinets in the new build. As a member of the leadership team, put a proposal together for updating the old data storage system with the new storage procedures that should be put in place in the laboratories of the new build. You need to justify why the funds from the budget should be given to implement the new data storage system. Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * Grading Criteria * P4:Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system * M4:Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace * D3: Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system * How Do I Do It? 1. For P4, learners must describe the procedures for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system (LIMS). A prepared list of scientific data is provided below. Learners must decide which sets of information could be stored on a workplace record system. 2. For M4, learners must explain how...
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...P4 A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is programming that permits you to adequately oversee tests and related information to enhance lab effectiveness. LIMS is programming that permits you to viably oversee tests and related information to enhance lab proficiency. By utilizing a LIMS, your lab can mechanize work processes, coordinate instruments, and oversee tests and related data. Labs utilizing LIMS help their level of polished skill and their capacity to take care of client demand in two ways: * LIMS helps labs produce exact, reproducible results quicker and all the more dependably * LIMS makes information from sequencing runs simpler to store, track, and survey after some time and crosswise over investigations with the goal that labs can assess and enhance operational effectiveness The fundamental component of a LIMS is the administration of tests which comprises of registering and tracking them. After the sample container arrival and registration, the LIMS tracks it and records its area. This may include printing barcodes to recognize the sample compartments. In any case, it is likewise used to build the measure of integration with instruments and applications what is done by making documents which will lead the operations on the example; and to record and trade electronic data what should be possible through Oracle, SQL and Microsoft Access database. Information can be entered into the LIMS by uploading laboratory instrument generated files...
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...run a small biomedical laboratory. Your main work comes from clinics run by local GPs. You have to be ready for the samples to arrive as you need to send back results quickly or you will not get paid. Using the information given, describe the processes required for the information to be put onto the LIMS and results to be sent. Put yourself in the place of the person in charge in the scientific workplace and suggest what type of procedures could be used. LIMS is a Laboratory Information Management System. This is an electronic filing cabinet which is used to input data in the format the laboratory needs in. The data can then be customised later on according to the organisation. The data can either be stored in graphical or text format. LIMS also tells the laboratory staff that the new samples are coming in to be tested and also error free labels are produced using LIMS. Using LIMS, allows the user to access any type of new or pervious test results using their registered patient number, e.g. NHS number. If the test was conducted in different laboratory and the local laboratory wants the results, the patient won’t have to go through the same test again as the laboratory can access the results on LIMS using the NHS number. To save the data on to LIMS, the machines which generates data can directly be attached to it. However a hand-held device can also be used to enter samples and information into the management system. Barcodes can also be printed from LIMS which then can help...
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...A laboratory information system (LIMS) is a software that allows you to manage samples and data to improve lab efficiency. Some of the key features that support a laboratory’s operations are data tracking support, flexible architecture and work flow. Security includes alarms and door locks also known as security codes. Alarms will need to be logged as well as logging the security codes on a protected system. This is so managers of a laboratory will know which alarms have been set off, security alarms are useful to be logged on to a LIMS as it may need to be used on an overview in a map layout of the laboratory, people will know where the alarms are located. A schematic map is needed in a laboratory as nay new employee’s or members of the laboratory will need to know where to go and where certain things are such as utilities (water, gas and electric) and fire exits in case of an emergency. Offices should be logged on a laboratory information system as every member of the laboratory information management system as every member of the laboratory will need to know whose office each one is, where every office is located in the laboratory. Heating systems are in the office as well as any vents that run through offices this is important as it can be logged on to a map of the building and is useful as this will allow oxygen to constantly be in a long supply for whoever is using the office. Space will need to be logged (M3) within the system as some activities may require more space...
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...To: Joseph Randall, Laboratory Manager From: Chemist Date: November 11, 2015 Subject: Seal AQ2 Discrete Analyzer Technical Report PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to introduce a complete examination regarding the laboratory’s need for automation equipment in order to keep up with the influx of the Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) samples that have overwhelmed or staff since the new guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency. SUMMARY: Environmental Laboratories have been finding that by adding automated instruments increases productivity as well as leads to significant business growth. Laboratory owners and managers are seeing the benefit to automating some of the tests that they run. Having a machine like the SEAL SQ2 Discrete Analyzer that can run multiple methods, eliminate human error, save valuable employee time, and use less space will be a much needed addition to our laboratory. The software that is integrated into the analyzer will flow seamlessly into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) we already have in place. DESCRIPTION: The AQ2 discrete analyzer from SEAL Analytical is an extremely automated flexible analyzer that analyzes samples and gives exceptionally accurate data. Automating the Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen method is needed in order to keep up with the influx of new customers needing to comply with the new EPA regulations. The AQ2 analyzer is the same size as a tabletop microwave and is connected to a computer that will...
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...Task 3 – Explanation M4 A. Management data Microbiology is the study of miniscule organisms, either unicellular, multicellular or acellular. Some equipment used in a microbiology includes microscopes, test tubes, slides, incubators and many more. Employee information This information will be stored on a computer or on paper in files which will be kept under a security code due to this information being confidential. Only the manager or the boss will be able to access this information as it is them who takes the employees on, no one else. This data will also be accessed regularly. Work schedules This type of data is most likely to be stored on paper or on a computer, something like a database so it will be kept secure under a security code. This is so that the people who work in the lab know who is working on what day and at what time. This data would definitely be looked at regularly so that everyone knows what is happening. All employees will look at this data due to them needing to know the work schedule. Staff training records This information will be kept secure on a computer as it holds personal information about which courses they have attended and which courses they still need to do. This can only be accessed with...
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...Quality assurance By Julieanne Naji Scope The quality assurance plane mandates that the LIMS La Trobe University laboratory is compliant with up to date quality measures, in order to transition from a teaching facility into a testing facility. The teaching facility will be contracted to produce large amounts of GFP protein in order to produce specific anti-GFP antibodies. The quality assurance section has specifically looked into stock maintenance, reagent maintenance, testing and data management in order to assess if the facility will adhere to good laboratory practice (GLP) if turned into a test facility. Section five to seven has covered other specific sections of quality assurance, such as personnel, facilities and standard operating procedures. The quality assurance audit has provided recommendations in order for the teaching facility to be approved and fall under GLP, to become a test facility. I. Reagents storage Reagents are stored appropriately, within the flammable cupboard, labeled shelves, appropriate temperature controlled rooms and temperature controlled refrigerators. Reagent storage location also contained appropriate labeling within refrigerators and shelves II. Working reagents Working reagents have been left on benches, the working reagents have not been labeled or left in a specific controlled temperature. Recommendations: The laboratory will need to appropriately label working reagents, and ensure they are stored in a safe and temperature...
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...· Executive summary………..………………………………………..3 · Introduction…………………………………………….…………...5 · Section 1- Environment/ Industry analysis….................…………....5 · Section 2- Company Description………….....……………………..7 · Section 3- Financial analysis………………...………………….…..8 · Section 4- Marketing Strategy………………………...……...…...10 · Section 5- Use of Information Technology………..………...…….11 · Section 6- Ethical/ Environmental Issues….....………….………..12 · Conclusion…………………………................................................13 Executive Summary In 2001 Abbott was assessed by Jim Collins in his book “Good to Great” and deemed a worthy investment. Eleven years later Abbott has sustained that high level of performance as a producer in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. This performance can be attributed to their consistent financial growth over its competitors. The company competes among the healthcare industry producing pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutritional products. Abbott is among several large companies that have dominated the industry for about half a century. Abbott has experienced a consistent increase in revenue over the past five years. Due to recent acquisitions, the company has had increasing operating costs, but stable profits. Notable financial risks of the company are their smaller product pipeline and smaller cash cushion compared to competitors. Abbott Labs marketing branch is what brings...
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