Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:Purchasing of maintenance agreements for essential equipment and systemstook longer than expected to complete due to some administrative disagreements over contract terms and agreements. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?A Staff Veterinarian was able to attend the FADD course and is now qualified to assist in a Foreign Animal Disease Investigation. Identifying disease and responding appropriately helps to control disease and minimize its spread. Two MAHDL personnel attended the ECL2/Q-Pulse User Conference and were able to collaborate and share ideas with other laboratories utilizing the Q-Pulse quality system software. MAHDL Administrative Assistant was cross-trained on barcoding equipment, accessioning, and processing of samples so in times of need, can be utilized to assist the laboratory with data entry and processing of samples. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We are now able to better provide our community with a qualified FADD to identify diseases and respond appropriately to help control disease and minimize its spread. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will continue to maintain maintenance on essential systems and testing equipment. Implementation of Q-Pulse with our quality system is continuous.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
MAHDL Administrative Assistant was trained on barcoding equipment, accessioning, and processing of samples while awaiting new hire of a Laboratory Technician (Data/LIMS Technician) with an anticipatedstart date of 9-3-19. A request has also been made to hire a Temporary Laboratory Data Entry Assistant. Maintenance Agreements were procured for essential NAHLN testing equipmentincluding both ABI 7500 instruments, KingFisher Flex, and pipette calibrations. Maintenance and support for ourQuality System Software and USALIMS was procured. Sent two MAHDL personnel to the Quality System Software user group conference and a MAHDLStaff Veterinarian to the FADD course at Plum Island June 3rd-14th.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:The hire of a part-time Data/LIMS technician to assist with current load has been denied What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?All laboratory personnel have been given access to the online training academy for the Q-Pulse Quality Management software. The online academy provides training at the convienence of the user. The training academy will help all laboratory personnel to learn to navigate the newly implement system. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?implementation of Q-Pulse with our quality systemis continuous. After hours gate will be fully operational and clients will be given access to utilize for sample submission.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Tablets with protective cases for all field staff have been purchased and distributed. An application is being designed to facilitate data entry at the farm without the use of internet that can later be uploaded to the laboratory through the portal. Barcode printer, scanner, and supplies have been requested and are in the process of being purchased. Automatic gate with keypad entry has been installed and is currently being implemented. After hours refrigerator has been delivered, a bench is being constructed for utilization. The additional Quality system license has been received and in the process of implementation. The one year subscription to online training academyhas been activated. iPads for laboratory personnel has been requested are in the process of being purchased.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:The purchase of tablets for use with the USALIMs portal has been delayed while determining the best model to function with present operations. This decision has taken much longer than expected. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Renee See, Quality Manageer and Laboratory Supervisor had training regarding the Q-pulse system during the installation. Additional training is being planned for all laboratory personnel. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Documents will continue to be uploaded and the system will be tailored to use at MAHDL.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Q-pulse system was purchased, installed, and implementation has begun. Trainings are still in progress. Document uploads are ongoing. Implementation of this program is continuous.
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