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Overview: This is an interactive overview of how DMAIC can be utilized in a home environment to improve the quality of life for a child diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. Why should you Attend: The same tools and skills can be applied to any other form of personal or professional issue. This session rated first at the ASQ WCQI conference when it was presented there. It leaves people motivated and refreshed with a plan of how to manage systems with a toolkit that they can easily apply. Areas Covered in the Session: To help people understand how lean…

Overview: Phase I clinical trials are the first time that investigational new drugs are introduced into human subjects and, although it is very, very important for all drugs to be manufactured using GMPs, it is probably more important than at any other time during the lifecycle of the product, that a product be safe whenever humans are being exposed to it for the first time. Why should you Attend: FDAs guidance document "Good Manufacturing Practice for Phase I Investigational Drug Products" applies to correct GMP requirements to drug products made for the purpose of using an investigational drug product on…

Overview: This webinar will instruct the participant on how to write, organize, and maintain SOPs and train personnel in a way that will ensure compliance in a way that is concise, reproducible and easy to follow. Why should you Attend: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required by law for companies that are regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations such as Title 21 and Title 493. Yet there is no guidance on how to write, organize and maintain SOPs. Areas Covered in the Session: SOPs and their relation to the regulations SOPs as part of the company's regulatory infrastructure SOP…

Overview: It is able to enhance sanitation programs as it is able to penetrate the niches and crevices that were previously too hard to reach. By eliminating the ability for pathogens to "hide," chlorine dioxide gas is able to leave food processing environments cleaner and safer than ever before. Why should you Attend: Food production facilities are facing greater scrutiny from both the public and the government to provide safe foods. There are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually. That's 1 in 6 Americans each year. The FDA will be aggressive in its environmental monitoring and sampling under…

Overview: This course offers practical approaches and tools to address human performance issues in GMP related environments by using a specific methodology to correct, prevent and avoid re-occurrence of these issues. Areas Covered in the Session: Background on Human Error Phenomena and measurement Importance of Human Error Prevention/reduction Quantitative and qualitative information gathering Why do we need tools for human error reduction programs? Who Will Benefit: Training Managers and Coordinators Operations Manufacturing Plant Engineering Speaker Profile: Ginette Collazo , PH.D is a human error and human behavior expert. She has spent more than 15 years in technical training, organizational development…

Overview: An analytical method is a process. The FDA process validation guidance applies to test methods, like all other processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Why should you Attend: Observations that test methods are inadequate or the firm does not have appropriate data that demonstrates the method performs as intended rank high on the list of observations in the laboratory. Areas Covered in the Session: FDA System Based Inspection Guidance Laboratory Control System Most common observations in the laboratory Warning letter observations and analysis Who Will Benefit: Quality Control Manager Supervisors Analysis and Microbiologists Speaker Profile: John (Jerry) Lanese is an…

Overview: Attendees will see how to actively utilize representative return data, observe the construction of a sample Paynter and then observe the results of the predictive analysis. Why should you Attend: Quality practitioners must understand how their VOC field return information can be leveraged to aid them in proactively mitigating risk and working across the supply chain when something goes wrong. Areas Covered in the Session: To help people understand how Paynter Charts can be effectively utilized for predictive warranty management Increased understanding of how to share results with management to mitigate business exposure Who Will Benefit: Quality, Lean and…

Overview: You'll learn how to identify, segregate, control, and disposition non-conforming material. You'll learn about conducting failure investigations and requirements for correction and corrective action. Why should you Attend: Dealing with non-conforming material is a necessary process for medical device manufacturers. Yet, non-conforming material is a top reason for 483 and Warning letter citations. Areas Covered in the Session: Overview of the Regulations Definitions and Expectations Segregation and Control Disposition of NC material Concessions Who Will Benefit: Quality Systems Specialists Document Control Specialists Quality and Compliance Specialists Internal Auditors and Managers Quality Engineers Speaker Profile: Susanne Manz MBA, MBB, RAC,…

Overview: It will be important to see what the FDA regulations and the ICH GCP recommendations are in this regard. The key is that the PI and all clinical staff know and follow the research plan (Protocol) exactly as it is written. To do this is ethical research. To not follow the protocol and document study conduct carelessly is folly. Why should you Attend: All CRO's, Sites, and Sponsors of Clinical Research involved in the drug and device development process have an interest in being prepared for the audit process. Attending this Webinar is a good step toward learning the…

he SharePoint Fest series will be entering their 8th year in 2018. SharePoint Fest Seattle offers a three-day conference (with two optional pre-conference workshop days) that brings together SharePoint enthusiasts and practitioners, with many of the leading SharePoint experts and solution providers in the country. Attend SharePoint Fest Seattle where attendees will be able to attend workshops and seminars – taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft engineers, and Microsoft MCM's and MVPs – covering Enterprise Content Management, Implementation/Administration, Business Value, Search, Business Intelligence, Office 365 and SharePoint Development. Attendees will be able to choose one complete learning track or mix…

The SharePoint Fest series will be entering their 8th year in 2018. SharePoint Fest DC offers a three-day conference (with two optional pre-conference workshop days) that brings together SharePoint enthusiasts and practitioners, with many of the leading SharePoint experts and solution providers in the country. Attend SharePoint Fest DC where attendees will be able to attend workshops and seminars – taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft engineers, and Microsoft MCM's and MVPs – covering Enterprise Content Management, Implementation/Administration, Business Value, Search, Business Intelligence, Office 365 and SharePoint Development. Attendees will be able to choose one complete learning track or mix…

Hear from two inspirational keynote speakers and attend niche streams (many of which hosted by ICA Fellows) on topics relevant to you and your role including technology as an enabler, developing a compliance culture, managing change, doing business with high-risk jurisdictions, GDPR and much more. We are looking forward to welcoming our members and the wider compliance community to a day packed full of practical insight. This event is part of The Big Compliance Conversation, our new worldwide initiative designed to get the global compliance community talking about the key issues of today and tomorrow. The first event as part…

The financial cost involved in creating new spaces is extensive. A clear process for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating learning spaces is crucial for schools to maximise their budgets and effectively align pedagogy with space. The Designing and Implementing Innovative Learning Spaces conference will provide practical strategies for schools to optimise their spaces at every stage and equip learners with the necessary 21st century skills and knowledge. Hear insights from education experts, architecture firms, government bodies and leading schools to learn how you can ensure the success of innovative learning environments. Attend and learn practical strategies to: - Strengthen collaboration…

Every day brings news of yet another major cyber breach. From TalkTalk to Tesco Bank businesses are being attacked as never before. Cyber vigilance and foresight is clearly more important than ever. In June 2016 Computer Weekly reported that; "UK businesses reported losses of £1,079,447,765 in the past year, according to figures released by Get Safe Online and the UK's national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre Action Fraud." – This is a 22% increase on the previous year, and all the signs are that the situation is set to deteriorate further. Our dependence on websites, mobile technology, ITC platforms and…

This intensive course reveals how to create and manage effective company-wide strategies that generate value for your business and its customers. This course provides an introduction to the main approaches to strategic direction and marketing within the organisation, and will assist you in your role of leading the strategic process and preparing for implementation. Gain a practical understanding of the board's role in developing strategy, learn how to create value for your key stakeholders, appreciate the importance of market analysis and strategic decision-making, and effectively prepare for the implementation of strategies that support and enhance your organisation's vision and values.…

EduTECH will open a whole new world of possibilities for education in Africa, an unprecedented opportunity to enable education professionals to obtain the most relevant and innovative content and experiences that lead to the revolutionisation of education in Africa. Prices: Gold Pass: ZAR 4250 Free Pass: ZAR 0 Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The conference covers topics not limited to: - AV-Communication and Multimedia - Assessment Methods in Blended Learning Environments - Assessment and Accreditation of Courses and Institutions - Blended Learning - Computer-Aided Assessment - Community Building - Context Dependent Learning - Course Design and E-Learning Curriculae - Digital Libraries for E-Learning - Distance and E-Learning in a Global Context - E-Learning Platforms, Portals - E-Testing and new Test Theories - E-learning in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and information engineering - Distance Education - Immersive Learning - Learning Organization - Medical Applications - Mobile Learning (M-learning) - Pedagogy Enhancement with E-Learning - Simulated…

Get your 2018 off to a rip roaring start. This exciting opening event in London is the place to be for all of you wanting to get off to a flying start with RINGANA in the UK. Spend a Day with us - Winner of the 2017 European Business Award - Chairman's Award - and learn how & why we are growing annually at over 40-50% and how you can join our successful Green Business and build a potentially properous future. A unique opportunity with an award winning company - with integrity. This is what you can look forward to.…

Hear from two inspirational keynote speakers and attend niche streams (many of which hosted by ICA Fellows) on topics relevant to you and your role including technology as an enabler, developing a compliance culture, managing change, doing business with high-risk jurisdictions, GDPR and much more. We are looking forward to welcoming our members and the wider compliance community to a day packed full of practical insight. This event is part of The Big Compliance Conversation, our new worldwide initiative designed to get the global compliance community talking about the key issues of today and tomorrow. The first event as part…