Preliminary Program - Lessons Learned in the Field - November 17, 2026
All Times Eastern
| 12:00 pm | Lessons Learned from Field Audits - What the Auditor Sees Silky Labie, Environmental Laboratory Consulting and Technologies, LLC TNI sponsors numerous presentations by auditors on common mistakes made by laboratories. Many organizations use these presentations to evaluate their activities to improve their quality systems by… |  |
| 12:30 pm | When Real-World Challenges Meet Quality Requirements Katie Strothman, Lab Compliance Partners Field sampling and measurement activities present unique challenges that cannot always be anticipated or controlled through written procedures alone. From equipment failures and unexpected… |  |
| 1:00 pm | Using Test Kits for Field Measurements Mary Johnson, Trainer and Consultant Test kits offer a convenient and efficient way to perform field measurements, but obtaining reliable results requires more than simply following the manufacturer's instructions. This presentation will… |  |
| 1:45 pm | Preparing for the Unexpected Kyle King, Environmental Protection Service The scope of the presentation will be discussing how to properly prepare for unexpected events in the field. Taking the proper precautions, planning and developing field methods prior to data… |  |
| 2:15 pm | Impact of Calibration in the Field Jon Mann, Joint Matters - Calibration Services
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| 2:45 pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A With Speakers and TNI NELAP EC and FAC Chairs | |