As a laboratory that has already made the leap from paper to LIMS, moving away from LIMS would be a step backwards, and certainly wouldn’t be the favourable option if your LIMS is no longer supported. What do you do when your LIMS supplier has discontinued service? In this blog, we go through the key areas to consider, so you don’t have to roll back to paper-based systems.
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What to Do When Your LIMS is No Longer Supported
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Data Management, Process Improvement, best practices, process mapping, deployment projects, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, TipsBack to the Future - Introducing Modern Practices with LIMS for Your Lab
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, best practices, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, TipsHave you ever stepped into a lab, and it looks like it was lost in time? No computers. Data recorded in paper notebooks. Equipment over twenty years old. If this sounds like your lab, and you’re ready to bring it back to the future, here are a few modern practices that LIMS can help you upgrade to.
Does Equipment Integration Really Save You Time?
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Data Management, best practices, Laboratory Management, TipsA lot of laboratories that look to implement LIMS often enquire about equipment and third-party software integration. With an aim to go completely paperless, it is beneficial
Communication Critical - Where LIMS Helps on Information Delivery
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Data Management, best practices, Laboratory Management, TipsCommunication is a key part of working as a team, delivering on business objectives, and meeting customer expectations. When you’re working in a laboratory, there are many opportunities to communicate effectively to avoid disappointment.
Are Risk Assessments Required for a LIMS Project?
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Process Improvement, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementHave you ever taken on a project that is large and overwhelming that you didn’t know where to start? It can feel like everything is blurry, and you’re looking for your glasses to bring your sight into focus. Deploying a LIMS can often feel like this, and risk assessments can help you bring the project to focus.
How to Balance Your Time Between Routine Operations and Improvement Projects
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Process Improvement, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementLaboratory Managers are frequently overwhelmed with the amount of work they need to complete. Especially in a Quality Control laboratory, where turnaround times are crucial, routine operations continually takes priority, but what if
Tips for Managing Workload in the Laboratory
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementManaging workload can be challenging, especially when you have tight deadlines. In this blog, we share with you some tips and tricks of the trade to make it easier on you.
Why Audit Trails Are a Great Feature of LIMS
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Data Management, Data Integrity, QC Laboratory Data Management, QualityAudit trails are a common LIMS feature required for regulated laboratories, but they are generally a useful tool for any laboratory – regulated or not. For those of you who are new to LIMS,
Is Your LIMS Good Enough? Where LIMS Adds the Most Value for Labs
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Data Management, Data Integrity, Process Improvement, process mapping, QC Laboratory Data Management, Quality
When you’re working in a fast-paced environment such as a laboratory, you might not have the time to implement improved ways of working. You may be using an existing LIMS, and are used to the workarounds and quirks of the system.
Fundraising Event - Broughton Hall Sporting 2017
by Theresa Webster posted in Life at Broughton, Fundraising
Last week we participated in the Broughton Hall Sporting Championships to help raise funds for a local charity SELFA. Skipton Extended Learning for All (SELFA) is a community where vulnerable, disadvantaged and disabled children can experience happiness and belonging.