Lab Pain Point Survey
1.
Enter your email so we know who to respond to!
2.
Would you be interested in creating lab space and saving money?
We could use a smaller physical presence and want to save big bucks!
1 star
2 stars
We don't know what we can accomplish, but want to try!
3 stars
4 stars
We have all the lab space and money of our dreams!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
3.
How would you rate your overall operations department?
We need help!
1 star
2 stars
Average
3 stars
4 stars
We're perfect!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
4.
How would you rate your lab's relevant good practices?
We need help!
1 star
2 stars
Average
3 stars
4 stars
We're perfect!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
5.
Is your lab ready for a government inspection?
We need help!
1 star
2 stars
Maybe if you give us a week...
3 stars
4 stars
We're ready immediately!
5 stars
6.
Is your lab ready for ISO 9001 or 17025 accreditation?
Not for us
1 star
2 stars
We're interested, but unprepared
3 stars
4 stars
We're ready today!
5 stars
7.
Is your lab eligible for CLIA compliance?
Not for us
1 star
2 stars
We'll need it someday
3 stars
4 stars
We're ready today!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
8.
Would you be interested in pursuing CAP accreditation?
Not for us
1 star
2 stars
We'd like it someday
3 stars
4 stars
We're ready today!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
9.
How would you rate the available space in your lab?
We're cramped and stressed!
1 star
2 stars
We may need to expand soon
3 stars
4 stars
We have all the space in the world!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
10.
How well does your lab satisfy ICH guidelines?
We need help!
1 star
2 stars
We'd like it someday
3 stars
4 stars
We're ready today!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
11.
How would you rate your lab's risk assessment?
We've never performed it
1 star
2 stars
It could use some work
3 stars
4 stars
We've considered and documented everything!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
12.
How would you rate day-to-day cleanliness in your lab?
Not the best...
1 star
2 stars
We keep workspaces sterilized...
3 stars
4 stars
Perfect!
5 stars
13.
How would you rate your inventory organization?
Everything is scattered
1 star
2 stars
We have a general area for items
3 stars
4 stars
Everything is documented, organized, and compliant!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
14.
How clear and obvious are your SOPs?
Technical and mostly accurate
1 star
2 stars
Could use some fine-tuning
3 stars
4 stars
Clear, updated, and compliant!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
15.
How would you rate employee safety?
We're not sure
1 star
2 stars
We keep an eye on things from a distance
3 stars
4 stars
We have documented monthly audits!
5 stars
16.
How would you rate your internal audit system?
We're too inexperienced to worry about audits
1 star
2 stars
We only address problems as they arise
3 stars
4 stars
We perform routine audits!
5 stars
17.
How confident are you in using reagents that have not expired?
We don't check before using
1 star
2 stars
Sometimes an expired reagent may work itself into our workflow
3 stars
4 stars
We have strict inventory rotation and compliant labeling techniques!
5 stars
18.
How would you rate your overall quality assurance strategy?
We're just getting by where we can
1 star
2 stars
We test batches for defects
3 stars
4 stars
Everything is tested, retained, reviewed, and documented!
5 stars
19.
How would you rate your CAPA/deviation response protocols?
We play everything by ear
1 star
2 stars
We have a documentation system in place
3 stars
4 stars
We have action protocols for quick response times and efficient solutions!
5 stars
20.
How would you rate your operational efficiency?
No idea
1 star
2 stars
We have metrics to track progress, but no performance indicators
3 stars
4 stars
We establish goals and exceed them regularly!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
21.
How would you rate your sampling practices?
We only test controls
1 star
2 stars
We just sample a lump percentage of our product
3 stars
4 stars
We take statistically relevant sample sizes at every key step of the process!
5 stars
22.
How would you rate your sample retention practices?
We test controls and keep them for a few months
1 star
2 stars
We freeze some samples for up to a year
3 stars
4 stars
We retain a statistically sound number of each step for compliance, quality and stability testing!
5 stars
Other (please specify)
23.
How would you rate your data storage capabilities?
It's not an issue for us
1 star
2 stars
We could use some guidance
3 stars
4 stars
We have partners who securely store our data
5 stars
Other (please specify)
24.
Do you have contingency plans in case of inventory shortages?
Nope
1 star
2 stars
We figure it out as we go
3 stars
4 stars
We have documented alternatives for deviations from our SOPs!
5 stars
25.
How comfortable are you with your quality management system?
We don't have one!
1 star
2 stars
It's a mess but gets the job done
3 stars
4 stars
We love our system!
5 stars
Other (please specify)