Specific Objectives: Deviations Minor deviations may be initiated with the concurrence of the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager. The deviation will be documented in the case notes when applicable to casework and with relevant materials for non-case work activities. The concurrence of the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will be documented alongside of the description of the deviation. When there is a need for a major deviation from a policy, procedure or requirement, the requestor will complete a Deviation Request Form (SharePoint). The requestor will: indicate the applicable policy, procedure or requirement; describe the requested deviation; specify the instance(s) for which the deviation is requested; and state the reason for the deviation. The requestor will then submit the Deviation Request form to the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager for authorization. The Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will: evaluate the of the deviation from a technical viewpoint. The Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will determine the negative consequences and/or risks introduced by the proposed change. These may include, but are not limited to: contamination, security, defensibility, integrity and safety. If the merit of the proposed change outweighs the risks and drawbacks, the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager may authorize the technical aspect of the deviation, and specify a duration period for the deviation. Copies of the Deviation will be placed in the respective case folders. 5.4.2 Selection of Methods All the methods used by the FCS shall: Meet the clients’ and are appropriate for the tests conducted and reported Preferably those that are published in peer reviewed journals and authoritative texts and are based on the latest standards accepted in those areas of forensic science (if possible and appropriate). Validated or well recognized and accepted in the respective scientific fields. The procedures to be used for examination (except as indicated in 5.4.4) in the laboratory shall be only those that have been approved and are included in the appropriate procedure manuals. During the validation process, qualified personnel be assigned to the process and shall maintain effective communication with the supervisors and the members of the section by giving feedback during regular meetings of each section as well as by personal discussions. 5.4.3. Laboratory Developed Methods
Specific Objectives: Deviations Minor deviations may be initiated with the concurrence of the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager. The deviation will be documented in the case notes when applicable to casework and with relevant materials for non-case work activities. The concurrence of the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will be documented alongside of the description of the deviation. When there is a need for a major deviation from a policy, procedure or requirement, the requestor will complete a Deviation Request Form (SharePoint). The requestor will: indicate the applicable policy, procedure or requirement; describe the requested deviation; specify the instance(s) for which the deviation is requested; and state the reason for the deviation. The requestor will then submit the Deviation Request form to the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager for authorization. The Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will: evaluate the of the deviation from a technical viewpoint. The Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager will determine the negative consequences and/or risks introduced by the proposed change. These may include, but are not limited to: contamination, security, defensibility, integrity and safety. If the merit of the proposed change outweighs the risks and drawbacks, the Forensic Lab Director / Quality Manager may authorize the technical aspect of the deviation, and specify a duration period for the deviation. Copies of the Deviation will be placed in the respective case folders. 5.4.2 Selection of Methods All the methods used by the FCS shall: Meet the clients’ and are appropriate for the tests conducted and reported Preferably those that are published in peer reviewed journals and authoritative texts and are based on the latest standards accepted in those areas of forensic science (if possible and appropriate). Validated or well recognized and accepted in the respective scientific fields. The procedures to be used for examination (except as indicated in 5.4.4) in the laboratory shall be only those that have been approved and are included in the appropriate procedure manuals. During the validation process, qualified personnel be assigned to the process and shall maintain effective communication with the supervisors and the members of the section by giving feedback during regular meetings of each section as well as by personal discussions. 5.4.3. Laboratory Developed Methods
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