https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/csimmonds23/activity/ Activity feed for csimmonds23. Sat, 16 May 2026 07:36:00 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0b9ce9a9e81791ee6cae248179cc1bed https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25763/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:37:38 -0400 I’ve been recruited to work on a project where I was asked to begin participation late. The project required daily input but because there was no prior establishment and acclimation to the assignment, some components were missed. The project ended…   Read more»

]]> 678a0db0afbd2a0aee048bbd13dbba92 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25762/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:25:21 -0400 Although each component of the project management process plays an essential role in success, I’m inclined to believe that cost management holds high significance. If this is not monitored and the budget adhered to, it can completely derail the project. 

]]> 86278ccd0d41e03fe9d4c75d70683280 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25760/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:49:00 -0400 Time is certainly of the essence when deadlines are looming. However, communication is vital within teams as well as with any stakeholders involved. Without communication, there can be double efforts and even misalignment within the teams.

]]> 22ad21638a806c222d05372d758fa8cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25618/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:23:39 -0400 It seems feasible that an organization geared towards a specific market would have projects that are pretty similar in structure. With that, having an SOP that outlines projects in general would be more beneficial. If on the off chance a…   Read more»

]]> b5692f130811d22fe244f63846de3271 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25617/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:20:09 -0400 As many have stated, this can be a challenging situation. It is vital to ensure that the party replacing the team member has the appropriate knowledge to move the project to successful completion. The only way to do this with…   Read more»

]]> 45f6a3173f8528c5bd0a5c175ed19adb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25616/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:16:22 -0400 Prior to the team member leaving for maternity leave, they should train someone that has workable knowledge of the projects objectives. If there is someone within the organization with that knowledge, they can be trained. If not, there may need…   Read more»

]]> 79c949f5ebe84ca20689fcbd678c814c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25438/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:54:05 -0400 @jbarbee I agree, I think there is value in having an internal PM and also having fresh eyes from a third party service come in to evaluate and assist in the implementation as well. 

]]> 834755a7690c073e293b114f2837a9bf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25437/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:51:47 -0400 In my most recent role, the company was fairly large and there was a PM but there was no PM team. The project manager would enlist the input/services of an individual from the internal team the project focused on, to…   Read more»

]]> 47e4667ecfe7791246d748378c6f0e18 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25436/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:39:08 -0400 There is most certainly an ethical component(or lack there of) when it comes to releasing medical devices or anything consumers could sustain harm from without proper testing. There is a reason why there are established statutes in place that allow…   Read more»

]]> 26f937e5f123e7c80f4debe4d963ac05 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25279/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:39:02 -0400 @jjp93 Agreed, risk management is implemented to calculate the likelihood of unforeseen events and to attempt to mitigate those risks. Project management, if planned, executed and monitored correctly might do a feasible job at keeping risks low but the risk…   Read more»

]]> 002e9864616f385a122fbf1b5a5ce8c3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25278/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:31:59 -0400 @jbarbee I agree, I think having experience in any field is vital. But there is always the caveat that “in order to have experience, you must get experience.” So, to combat this, it is vital to secure mentors that are…   Read more»

]]> 15dda6d9faf68f2b438f825153084c0c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25277/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:27:05 -0400 In most people’s assessment, a successful project would mean all goals and business objectives were met within the timeline and on budget. However, this can be subjective. As stated above, even if a project does not meet all deliverables/objectives, if…   Read more»

]]> b0f5f6a770112fd882f198ec64b020c7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25156/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:12:23 -0400 Project management in healthcare seems to be geared towards process and operations improvement. Whereas, project management for medical research places emphasis on safety and quality of clinical trials and the outcomes of medical devices/technology for patients. 

]]> 03a93f0b6d220e45226f05b1092111dc https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25155/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:02:28 -0400 Communication is always key in these settings. Meeting and discussing the overall team morale and what can be done from a project managers perspective to assist in increasing productivity. It is common to lose steam especially over the course of…   Read more»

]]> cb7c6be57431fda61f8e29bf07ba81e2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25151/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:45:03 -0400 This is a great question. Communication is vital in any facet but especially when you have time constraints and deliverables that need to be adhered to. The project manager must solidify the different modes of communication and even confirm a…   Read more»

]]> 3910b411fe414456f843d1b1110a1f12 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25072/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 03:06:49 -0400 @ridmehta I agree as well. Projects that are short in timeframe but reap impactful results are most sought after for me. It is easy to lose steam/sight of the objective when a project is long and drawn out. Of course…   Read more»

]]> 34488b1051613a54e2ecd1bd95e2a477 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25071/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:59:33 -0400 @dehayesmsm-edu I think you draw a good point as far as how to keep employees motivated with in a functional organization. Its easy to lose sight of the company’s objectives and get lost in the daily rigmarole. The way to…   Read more»

]]> 17fc3e616b0688d95e2de1a0cced519a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25070/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:55:15 -0400 Functional organizations have various departments and a designated departmental figure head. Authority in this structure is defined. This in most cases is long term. On the other hand within a projectized organization, the project manager is usually the lead but…   Read more»

]]> c1926b5ad34dd697713f8473439ddeaa https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24876/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:40:43 -0500 @justinmb Agreed. Animals used for sustenance is viewed differently as it provides sustainable nutrition to humans. On the other hand, research subjects animals to what may be viewed as cruel and inhumane conditions which contributes to the unfavorable perception of…   Read more»

]]> bade4dfcb0fbf63d28aafab721e68aaf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24874/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:29:03 -0500 @daryllynnn Great compilation of info. The statement regarding structures such as schools or skyscraper following a specific pattern as opposed to medical devices being newly engineered tools paints a picture of the compounding factors involved with creating a medical device….   Read more»

]]> 973f899a5cf4941fe54a064b37401df6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24873/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:24:04 -0500 Project management for medical devices is slightly more complex than that of a school building or skyscraper in that there are regulatory requirements. An entity or individual looking to gain FDA approval for a medical device encounters several tedious steps…   Read more»

]]> 83faa53c0aacdf0f6d96456b99d77d68 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24745/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:06:22 -0500 Interpersonal skills and technical skills are highly important in various sectors. However, it is possible that more can be said of someone who has the skills to effectively communicate and interact with their counterparts. With that being said, it seems…   Read more»

]]> 4dd24483bed195b9d35d7a0e78975e35 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24744/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:42:36 -0500 @cem34 This is a good point. There are already several testing and approval stages that medical devices must undergo. To add a pandemic to the mix only further complicates and prolongs the process. It falls way down on the priority…   Read more»

]]> f59616155341e114f98564de0829ae0b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24725/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:58:59 -0500 @jal58 You make a great point about determining what exactly underperforming entails. I think it is safe to say communication and redirecting is a feasible course of action. It is easy to lose steam throughout the duration of a project….   Read more»

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