by Kenneth Parson
The objective of Internal Audit is to examine all documented elements of the Quality/Management system including Technical operations. It is important to understand that the focus of Internal Audit is to determine by in-house laboratory personnel that all laboratory operational processes are functioning within documented limits. This is much like an autopilot where operating limits are set and continuously monitored to be sure the craft is staying on course. It is also a form of housekeeping and keeping things “shipshape.”
