Quality Control is Everyone's Responsibility at HC-V. The Quality Assurance department works with each department manager to write Standard Operating Procedures, that comply with federal and state method requirements. Each analyst must complete a Documentation of Capability for the method and sign the SOP. It is that analyst's responsibility to ensure the analysis meets the method QC requirements. The department supervisor subsequently checks the analytical batch and associated QC for method compliance. A third QC check is performed by the Reporting department for project specification compliance. In addition, 100% of reports requiring full deliverables as well as 25% of all other reports undergo full validation-type review by the QA department. At HC-V, Quality Assurance/Quality Control is Everyone's Job. The Quality Assurance department is also responsible for monitoring QC non-conformance as well as deficiencies from internal audits and blind samples. Any non-conformance is documented and discussed in weekly supervisor meetings. Corrective actions are documented and implemented immediately. HC-V is a NELAC-certified laboratory. Certification is also maintained with the following states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky and West Virginia.