Welcome to the September edition of NATA News
In this edition we recognise the importance of R U OK? Day, identify the most common deficiencies in NATA laboratory assessments, review changes to fire safety standards for building materials and more.
R U OK? Day matters. Everyday.
There is no question about the importance of mental health. From family, friends, colleagues, partners and teammates – a simple conversation can change a life.
NATA’s focus in this critical health area is fundamental to everything we do. See how we help support our people.
STORIES THAT MATTER
Want to know what the 10 most common laboratory deficiencies are in NATA assessments?
Get ahead of the game by learning about these common errors ahead of time and help ensure your next assessment is mistake free.
Who’s really responsible for
regulating software and AI-based medical devices?
AI is transforming diagnostic pathology. Understand the crucial roles & responsibilities in this rapidly changing landscape.
Strengthening fire safety standards through NATA accreditation
Pivotal changes are coming for fire safety standards in building materials. If you live in a house or work in a building, you need to know what’s happening.
Continuous improvement in the laboratory.
Why it matters more than ever
It’s a brave new world and adopting a process of continuous improvement in the laboratory is critical for future survival.
It’s Whole Grains Month.
See how accreditation ensures quality in every bite
From breakfast toast to global trade, accreditation makes a difference to these humble, but remarkably important grains.
Get involved.
Register for the October NATA Annual General Meeting
The NATA AGM will be held (online) on October 16. Register today so you don’t miss key updates on NATA activities over the past 12-months.
NEWS-IN-BRIEF
Have your say on the standards replacing the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS)
Meet the winners of the 2024 NMI Measurement Awards
Want to become part of Standards Australia’s NEXTgen Program?
MEMBER MATTERS
NATA’s Accreditation Service Commitment to Members
NATA is pleased to advise that its ‘Charter of Service’ document for Members has been updated to reflect key changes and relevant member feedback. It has also been renamed to ‘Accreditation Service Commitment’ and is now available for review.
Your final chance to vote in NATA’s Board Elections
We encourage our Authorised (Member) Representatives to have their say in the NATA Board Elections.
To vote, please use the unique link that was sent to you from NATA on Monday, September 9.
Voting closes September 16 at 5.00pm.
From soil to success.
30 years of continuous NATA accreditation
Mareeba Shire Council’s soil laboratory has been making a positive environmental impact since gaining NATA accreditation.
Taking care of business.
30-years of quality testing
From construction materials to microbiology and environmental testing, RCA Australia has been proudly NATA accredited since 1994.
Welcome to our new Members
Discover who our newest Members are and what they do.
Milestones that matter
Members celebrating significant accreditation milestones.
NATA EDUCATION
