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Study Analyzes Quality Staffing Levels
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The average staffing level for full-time quality professionals is 23.8 per 1,000 employees, according to a recently released study. The figure was revealed in “Improving the Quality Function: Driving Organizational Impact & Efficiency,”… GAINSystems Receives APICS Innovation Award
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently recognized several organizations for supply chain efficiencies, innovation and other notable successes. APICS annually recognizes successful organizations with its Corporate Awards of… Medical-Component Maker Receives ISO Registration
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Precision Wire Components LLC, a medical-component manufacturer, recently received registration to ISO 13485:2003. PWC manufactures guide wires for major medical-device makers, and has been registered to quality standards in the ISO 9000 series… Statit Releases Health Care-Industry Software Solution
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Statit Software Inc. recently released Performance Indicator & Management Dashboard (piMD), a new approach to measurement and analysis for the heath care industry. Statit reports that a review of current software options for health care… Rathbun Named SAFE-BioPharma Chief Technology Officer
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
George Rathbun, director of architecture in Pfizer’s Global Research and Development Informatics group, was recently named chief technology officer of SAFE-BioPharma Association. SAFE-BioPharma is the pharmaceutical-industry–sponsored organization… Delphi Medical Systems Expands Into Respiratory Care Market
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Delphi Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Delphi Corp., recently signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with WearAir Oxygen Inc., a Canadian medical-device company. Delphi anticipates using WearAir’s technology for its OEM customers and… Beijing Health Care Organization Recognized for Quality
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics recently became the first integrated health system in Asia to earn accreditation from the Joint Commission International. The hospital is a joint venture between Chindex International, a U.S.-owned health… Standard Register Receives Vendor Award
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Shared Services Healthcare Inc. recently recognized Standard Register with its Top Medical Surgical Vendor for 2005 award. Shared Services Healthcare, an affiliate of MedAssets, is a group-purchasing organization composed of health care institutions… ISO Tackles Nanotechnology
Tue, 12/13/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently formed a technical committee that will develop standards for the nanotechnology industry. The first meeting of ISO/TC 229 was held in Britain in November. The British Standards Institution… Worldwide Automotive Groups Agree to Form Standard
Tue, 12/13/2005 - 22:00
Automotive-industry groups around the world will be able collaborate and communicate more easily with a recently released strategic memorandum of understanding. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Standards for Technology in Automotive…