InspectionProof is MediaLab’s inspection readiness system that allows laboratory teams to collaborate and prepare for virtual, hybrid, on-site, and self inspections. Employees can upload new inspection checklists as well as sync previous years’ checklists for maximized efficiency. Managers can assign permissions and delegate checklist items to an unlimited number of employees. Checklist items always sync the most recent edits, ensuring that all information is up-to-date. Managers can grant inspectors view-only access and feel prepared knowing that all items are complete and accessible, regardless of the inspection type.

InspectionProof checklists can be granted to inspectors with view-only access.

Intelligent Quality Engine (IQE) is MediaLab’s non-conforming event management system that allows laboratory teams to track, assess, and prevent non-conforming events (NCE). With the capability to import or create event forms and data logs, IQE enables laboratory teams to eliminate deficiencies, correct common NCEs, and automate daily data log entries. Administrators can easily document each phase of the event management lifecycle, from initial event description to risk analysis, investigation, and root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions plans, and overall CAPA effectiveness evaluations.

IQE’s robust reporting exports data for a visual representation of trends.

POCT Compass is MediaLab’s POCT competency assessment management system that allows laboratory teams to create, assign, and export employee activities. For maximized efficiency, administrators can import and customize pre-built assessments created by MediaLab and other users. Administrators can assign permissions and delegate assessment building and editing to other staff. Administrators can save time by matching assessments to groups of users at once. Automatic notifications and renewals allow administrators to ensure that all staff receive their initial, 6 month, and annual assessments. During inspections or audits, POCT Compass allows administrators to generate complete reports to demonstrate compliance.

A sample view of competency assessments in POCT Compass.

Personnel Documentation is MediaLab’s employee credential management system that allows managers to build and export the laboratory’s roster, including laboratory directors, technical supervisors, technical consultants, and laboratory / non-laboratory testing personnel. Current documentation can be uploaded and will be automatically compared against CLIA’s 42 CFR Subpart M requirements for specified positions. Managers can assign permissions for document uploading, editing, and reviewing. Automatic email notifications alert employees to renew certifications, licenses, delegations of duties, and more. Managers and staff alike can feel prepared knowing that all qualifications are met and that staff are in compliance.

A laboratory’s roster created in Personnel Documentation.

Compliance & CE is MediaLab’s all-inclusive course library and learning management system. This solution provides employees with over 140 courses covering all major laboratory disciplines and ranging from basic to advanced. Laboratory administrators can target all of their training needs with CourseBuilder, our included functionality that allows admins to customize our courses and build unique courses. Administrators can easily assign courses to specific groups of employees and track and review their performance. 10-15 new courses are added every year and automatically included in the subscription.

Examples of courses included in a Compliance & CE subscription.

MediaLab offers a series of microscopy case simulators covering Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology, White Blood Cell Differential, Advanced White Blood Cell Differential, Body Fluids, Urinalysis, and Bacteriology. Produced in collaboration with Louisiana State University Health Science Center, these simulators present well-documented case studies from patients with a variety of conditions. These simulators include virtual microscopes with built-in focus features, hemocytometers, cytospins, urine test strips, biochemical testing pathways, organism identification, and more. At the conclusion of each case, instructors review the case, point out important morphological features, and work through more difficult evaluations in a video summary. Administrators can assign case studies, review completion statuses, and run reports to compare student and employee performance.

An edge and a 50x view of red blood cells from our Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology case simulator.

A view of Micrococcus luteus alongside the interactive flow chart from our Bacteriology case simulator.