OK - I know what the GM and DCX deffinition of an LPA is. We've been doing them here since they've been required. But I think we are doing a bad job with them and would like to improve the format.
Before you tell me to do a search - I've looked through all of the LPA threads ever started on here and can't seem to find too many examples. Lots of links to training presentations or to customer requirements. But not too many examples of the audit forms.
So please, if you think you have a good format for doing the LPA's, post it here. I know myself and many others will really appreciate it!
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Marc - thanks for posting the search. I have already gone through all of those threads. The problem is that a lot of them were started before anyone really knew what LPAs were. Now that we've all been doing them for 1+ year, I'm hoping some folks have tweaked their systems a bit and have some good examples.
Good point. I'd like to see some good 'current' examples as well.
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Attached is the LPA checklist we use - these are the questions we ask for all identified processes. They are in an automated database so it's kinda hard to see what is happening. There are 3 radial buttons; Yes, No, N/A for every question. If the evidence is not compliant and No selected, an action item is initiated to get the issue fixed. At month-end, we analyze the action items for systemic problems and issue corrective action as necesary. The blank areas are there for us to add specific items to the audit depending on the product that is running; this goes for the customer specific requirements too.
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Thanks to Valeri for your informative Post and/or Attachment!
...But not too many examples of the audit forms.
So please, if you think you have a good format for doing the LPA's, post it here.
In the past threads, the original poster has often asked for sample questions. However, the wording of questions is specific to the procedures and practises of the facility and all you can do is list potential topics. This time the question is format.
Our LPA system is Access-based, with linked databases for questions, scheduling, reporting, etc. Although the attachment below is an audit report, the matching checklist is nearly identical. The key is to keep the audits specific to a part & process and quick (15 min average).
The format includes the question, references for the requirement and what the auditor should look for to determine conformance. If a non-conformance is found, the specific reason or cause is noted in the report.
B.G. Wiehle
Thank You to bgwiehle for your informative Post and/or Attachment!
Layered Process Audit Examples
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