Orange County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
Work Flow Through the Orange County Toxicology Laboratory
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings
F1
The Orange County Toxicology Laboratory’s average time from receipt of request to completion of toxicology tests is approximately eight weeks and appears to be longer than in comparable counties. A response to Finding 1 is required from the Sheriff-Coroner. 2
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
A joint work-flow efficiency study be conducted by the Orange County Toxicology Laboratory and a qualified outside management consulting firm. The objective of the study should be to reduce the average process time for toxicology reports from eight to four weeks. A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Sheriff-Coroner. 3