Reporting of Improper Practices and Confidential Investigation

DCL personnel who are aware of, or reasonably suspicious of, any unethical practice or misconduct occurring in the laboratory shall inform the appropriate manager immediately. The Quality Assurance Officer and Laboratory Director will conduct a confidential investigation using qualified technical and management personnel. The investigation may include interviews, data audits, internal method audits, and surveillance to determine inappropriate practices. All records of the investigation are kept strictly confidential and maintained for a period of five years. 

The Corporate Quality Assurance Officer will be consulted when an inappropriate practice has an impact on data integrity and reported values. The Laboratory Director and Quality Assurance Officer will initiate client contact and data recall if required.

An anonymous electronic form is available for use by all employees for reporting improper laboratory practices. Information required in the form is a description of the situation, including dates and samples if possible, laboratory location, and employee(s) involved. An optional field for identification of the sender is available and appreciated. This form is submitted to the corporate quality assurance office for review and all completed forms are sent to the Laboratory Director and Quality Assurance Officer in the laboratory to conduct a confidential investigation of the improper practice as described above.

Confidential Report Form for Improper Practices (Disabled)

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