Compliance

December 16, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), programs that distribute vaccines for children (VFC) have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of children around the world and prevented illnesses in millions of others. To save even more lives, it is crucial that we store vaccines in medical-grade refrigerators and freezers. It

November 27, 2019

Recently, the USP-NF announced it was postponing some updates, including changes for USP 797. The updates were supposed to take effect on December 1, 2019. Many pharmacy personnel were wondering what changes they’d need to make. What do the current USP 797 guidelines say about compounding environments anyway? If you have questions, this guide has the

March 18, 2019

Did you know that an FDA inspector typically schedules a bioresearch monitoring (BIMO) audit within five days of arrival? Would your clinical have BIMO inspection readiness in such a short time? Well, it should be: these inspections can occur at any time during a clinical trial, and there is no hard rule for how much notice they have to provide. If you are

March 8, 2019

Once a niche subject among IT experts, cloud computing is now a core component of business vernacular. The concept has made its way into advertising campaigns and everyday speech about mobile devices, so it is likely, you have some familiarity with the cloud already. To keep up with the competition and as an obligation to your

February 28, 2019

Technology has been evolving at a rapid rate for years, and the speed it grows only increases every year, which has resulted in developing technology that sometimes gets overlooked. For example, remote monitoring is part of a company’s digital solutions. Remote monitoring is not designed for micromanaging bosses to spy on their employees, nor was

February 22, 2019

75% of laboratory errors occur in the handling and processing phase of a specimen. Human error is the main factor that creates blunders in the lab setting. Collection methods and psychological factors of the person performing the process are two examples. Staffing would be needed around the clock for settings that require temperature monitoring; this introduces the

January 25, 2019

The word “calibrate” dates back only a couple hundred years, but the concept of calibration is actually far older. Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia had their own systems of calibration that they used in construction. Today, calibration is often used in research labs to ensure accurate data. But what is calibration, how does it work, and why does

January 11, 2019

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the vaccine storage requirements for Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers. The reason behind this change is clear. Review and access to temperature logs are critical. Without them, you cannot determine whether vaccines are at the correct temperature. Proper data logs are also essential for assessing

January 4, 2019

As someone who works in a controlled lab, you appreciate the attention to detail. Running your daily operations is a matter of accuracy and efficiency. When you consider outsourcing for instrument calibration, you know to take the matter seriously. You need to hire an instrument calibration provider you can truly trust. Certifications in calibration services are only part

December 28, 2018

Refrigeration revolutionized modern life. However, this innovation meant much more than keeping milk and meat from spoiling. Modern refrigeration has also allowed for great changes in the medical industry. Today, medical laboratories almost always use some kind of refrigeration. This allows for the storage of samples, as well as reagents and other tools used in