Breakthrough Performance Improvement Seminar Announced
Mon, 08/29/2005 - 22:00
“Achieving Breakthrough Improvement, No Capital Investment Required,” is the topic of a seminar planned as part of an upcoming conference to be held Sept. 28–30 in Chicago. The seminar will be facilitated by Paul Vragel, president of… Study Indicates Regional Differences in Hospital Quality
Mon, 08/29/2005 - 22:00
A new study shows sharp regional strengths and weaknesses in the quality of patient care at U.S. hospitals. The study was performed by Ashish Jha, assistant professor of health policy and management at the Harvard School of Public Health, and… Infor and Chinese College Promote Applications in Global Manufacturing Studies
Mon, 08/29/2005 - 22:00
Infor and Shandong University Qilu Software College recently partnered to promote a study to enterprise applications in the global manufacturing industry. Infor will establish a scholarship and install an Infor Manufacturing Essentials Lab at the… TÜV América de México Offers Spanish-Language Quality Courses
Mon, 08/29/2005 - 22:00
TÜV América de México recently created the International Quality Management Systems University to offer quality courses to Spanish-speaking audiences. IQMSU offerings include undergraduate and graduate QMS programs, various QMS-related courses,… Schering-Plough Appoints New Quality VP
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
Jacqueline Crew was recently appointed vice president of pharmaceutical sciences quality at the Schering-Plough Research Institute. In her new role, Crew is responsible for leading worldwide quality assurance activities for SPRI in support of global… New Online Training Offers "A La Carte" Options
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
Medical Consultants Network Inc. recently announced a different approach to pricing and delivering its interactive lessons. By offering flexibility, its users can access any specific training course with a la carte options.MCN Training Solutions… Accellent Receives Registration to ISO 13485
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
A recent companywide registration to ISO 13485 marked Accellent Inc.’s commitment to continuous improvement and zero defects, company officials recently reported.The standard applies specifically to the medical device industry and requires… PhRMA Announces Advertising Guidelines
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) recently adopted a new set of guidelines for its members’ direct-to-consumer advertising activities. PhRMA’s board of directors gave final approval to the Guiding Principles in July,… Health Care ISO 9001 Hybrid Audit to be Performed
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. and SGS Systems & Services Certification will jointly perform the health care industry’s first audit that combines clinical best practices with ISO 9001. The audit will be performed on Southern… Leica Geosystems Extends Laser Tracker Warranty
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
Leica Geosystems’ metrology division recently extended the warranty on its Laser Trackers. The new warranty lasts for five years and is applicable to new Leica Laser Tracker system sales only. To participate, the customer needs to have the system…