Environmental laboratory accreditation programs manage a complex set of activities — applications, scope reviews, proficiency testing, assessments, follow-up reviews, and communication with laboratories and assessors. For many programs, these activities have traditionally been coordinated through spreadsheets, email tracking, and separate document repositories.
AB Manager was developed to help organize these day-to-day accreditation activities into a consistent and shared workflow.
Rather than replacing agency systems or official records, AB Manager supports the preparation, coordination, and evaluation work that occurs throughout the accreditation process. Program staff, assessors, and laboratories can work from the same information while agencies continue to maintain official determinations and records within their established procedures.
The system organizes:
- laboratory applications and renewals
- scope review (methods, analytes, and matrices)
- proficiency testing and FOPT review activities
- scheduling and follow-up of accreditation reviews
- assessor participation and communication
- preparation of accreditation documentation
AB Manager was shaped through ongoing use and feedback from accreditation staff and assessors. The goal has always been simple — help programs keep track of responsibilities, maintain consistency between reviewers, and reduce the amount of manual tracking required to coordinate accreditation work.
We appreciate the many accreditation professionals who have shared suggestions and experience that continue to guide improvements to the system.
If you would like more information or to see how AB Manager can support your program’s workflow, please contact us to schedule a demonstration.
