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Applying for NATA Accreditation
Lay the foundations to become a NATA accredited lab
So you think your lab has what it takes to be NATA-accredited, but needs some extra support to make sure everything is prepared – and on time? NATA-readiness is core to what we do at O’Dwyer Accreditation.
We help you achieve accreditation as quickly and smoothly as possible.
With many years of experience assessing and supporting labs seeking accreditation to ISO17025, ISO15189 and GLP, we know what does and doesn’t need to change in your quality system and documentation to get you over the line.
Getting Started With NATA Accreditation
Get your questions answered and build a roadmap for success with NATA
There are so many unknowns for labs new to accreditation. How much will it cost? Is your laboratory eligible? Which types of testing do you need or want accreditation for? How much work will be involved and is it a good business decision right now? Maybe you have already answered those questions and you are ready for a detailed GAP analysis to help refocus your team.
Wherever you are at, we can review your existing operation, documents, staffing, methods and calibrations versus accreditation requirements. O’Dwyer Accreditation helps you evaluate where your lab is on the accreditation journey and what needs to be done to move on to the next stage. With some straightforward advice on approach and planning, we set you on the right track so you can proceed with confidence.
Our services include:
Preliminary consultation – we educate you about what it takes to get NATA accreditation, evaluate if your lab is ready for accreditation, what standards apply to you, and what accreditation strategy your lab should take.
GAP analysis and NATA-ready action plan – we show you what needs to happen in your lab to ensure you meet NATA’s technical requirements without wasting time and money.
In-depth review – we guide you through the NATA technical requirements (such as staff qualifications, equipment calibrations, traceability, proficiency testing, quality control, environmental conditions) and show you how your lab can address them.
You and your team have worked hard to prepare for accreditation, but there is still a lot to be done. Even though you know the test methods like the back of your hand, the thought of writing a quality manual and audit procedures may have you floundering – we can help with that. We are experts at developing documents that truly reflect how NATA’s standards relate to your lab. We also help labs that already have a quality manual in place establish if it measures up to NATA standards and if not what, exactly, needs to change. Leave it to the seasoned NATA experts! We’ll set you up to have the best chance at success and build a quality system that serves your goals along the way.
Your wing-team in securing accreditation, O’Dwyer Accreditation provides:
GAP analysis and NATA-ready action plan – we show you what needs to happen in your lab to ensure you meet NATA’s quality system requirements without wasting time and money.
Draft quality manual – we develop a concise and user-friendly quality manual that reflects your organisation’s goals and is a useful reference for new staff to understand how your business works.
In-depth review – we guide you through the NATA quality system requirements (such as management reviews, risk, sample handling, equipment management, quality assurance, improvements, internal audits, document control) and show you how your lab can address them.
Get the most out of your first NATA assessment with our strategic tips
Your first NATA assessment can be a stressful time. Communication with NATA can be difficult just when it’s most important. We’ve worked within the world of NATA and externally for many different labs across testing fields. Think of us as your fast-track to deciphering what NATA wants pre and post assessment, and how best to present that information.
We demystify NATA accreditation requirements and assessment reports. With our help, your communications with NATA will run smoothly and you will have less to follow-up on after the assessment. We can pre-empt many of the issues that NATA may raise with an assessment preparation audit that will set your mind at ease that you have done everything possible to prepare. If time is tight and you need to get accreditation as soon as possible, leaning on the seasoned NATA experts will make that possible. Our services include:
Assessment preparation audit and NATA-ready action plan – We’ll leave you with a focussed action plan of issues to address in the weeks before NATA comes, and other issues to discuss with the assessors when they are on site. This audit can act like a dress rehearsal for the NATA assessment. But it’s even better. You will get advice on sustainable ways to meet NATA requirements that set your lab up for quality excellence for years to come.
Helping you fill in the NATA paperwork (AID)
NATA Assessment Responses – we help you decipher the assessment report and design effective corrective actions while making communications with NATA easier
