https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/reginabarias/activity/ Activity feed for reginabarias. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:17:23 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 32b98461963a19b08a98cf7f1254308a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25958/ Thu, 05 May 2022 03:52:10 -0400 Motivation from projects comes from the PM themself. If they are sluggish, it can bring down the energy for the whole team or if they are very hasty it can make team members less enthusiastic to reach out and communicate. …   Read more»

]]> d2d8d72df3c3e28a41254e38ef84436e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25957/ Thu, 05 May 2022 03:47:03 -0400 While never have had experience in a lessons learned document, i think this should be applied before every meeting of a big event, or every time the team meets to discuss updates of the project. Having the lessons learned document…   Read more»

]]> 78b396b3ac74f93a88f4fa66159f5760 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25956/ Wed, 04 May 2022 04:58:12 -0400 Recently just graduating from undergrad and now almost done with grad school, working as scientist has been most fitting since I am still learning different roles, and the “work culture” along with getting to know my position. Currently, learning how…   Read more»

]]> 565119f5b2dbdac0b8586149263d02cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25929/ Sun, 01 May 2022 14:58:33 -0400 The biggest takeaway from the class is communication and working in a team. Being in R&D or the industry in general, nothing can be completed without an entire team. Communication comes in the form of meetings, emails, or just even…   Read more»

]]> af4adbb0f8bcd0a420714f48df07a1c3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25730/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:14:48 -0400 The statistics provided aren’t surprising at all because people are working with the expectation of growing int their careers. Additionally in order to grow in their careers, they ned to work with people they like, enjoy their environment, and be…   Read more»

]]> a9960518458671d8fd9f8baed7e3c29a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25729/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:08:19 -0400 Our culture and society has put on this “norm” of working Moree to produce either progress or compete with coworkers. Society has placed this norm on us that if we aren’t working hard or being the best at what we…   Read more»

]]> cd0ae95604f35f56e2d9a903f50ed8c3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25728/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:02:34 -0400 My motivation to do work and work overall is firstly being in an environment which challenges me and sparks my interest. These two factors go hand in hand because if I didnt like what I am working towards I would…   Read more»

]]> d4bad802a36088078d1c1e0fc86691fb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25707/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:05:42 -0400 A project where a big problem pushed back on our time was my capstone project during the peak of the pandemic. My team couldn’t get all the resources we needed to finish our project, along with if we had everything…   Read more»

]]> aa82a8220367077afa0fba675da3af56 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25706/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:58:23 -0400   Quality assurance is the process/procedures implemented in the project which shows the overall objectives, specifications and measurements.    Quality control is the overall focus on the outputs of the project. Analysis/testing is done in this portion to make sure…   Read more»

]]> 88bed2fccdc5e00d40a65be12cc35587 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25705/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:50:52 -0400 Last semester I took a precursor for this course with Dr. Simon, and midway through this semester I started studying for the CAPM. Majority of what we learned in both courses actually helped me feel very prepared to take the…   Read more»

]]> 8da203e30a3e6354400363498540c5a6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25704/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:44:07 -0400 @anthonynjit  I can agree with Anthony, on how using Linked in gave opportunity to be added onto a project for “additional resources”. I think this method helped a lot as an undergraduate since it gave a lot of opportunity to…   Read more»

]]> aa8189ebed5b1ea146f34295cdba9e11 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25703/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:37:01 -0400 The simulation showed that the product was cytotoxic, and the first thing to do would be to go back to see the risk analysis to see if this was a high risk to begin with to ensure it was taken…   Read more»

]]> d852aab3c3ba075d19e9a52339d40009 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25702/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:25:21 -0400 When the performance reports are low, firstly as the PM I would see where the scores are low, and what specific part of the project is performing low amongst the team members. Then I would meet with all members of…   Read more»

]]> f12c78631d03b35d7739617e0c02d8f3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24859/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:48:29 -0500 I think overall a big impact on the supply and chain optimization with the need of everything being done quickly and by machinery instead of manually. This changes how devices are made because they need to not only be done…   Read more»

]]> 6c11d7a21d33cbff7cc49fc9cc24094e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24857/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:42:02 -0500 For group meetings and communication, we frequently used google hangouts because it was versatile for any server (since some members had Mac or Windows it was compatible for both and also was able to schedule into your personal calendars +…   Read more»

]]> 141f05e390792aba712309450c0d4e37 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24854/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:34:53 -0500 Project penalization should be dependent on the situation. Essentially a project managers job is to make sure each deadline can be met at an attainable goal. They also need to allow for some slack in their timelines, and have optimal…   Read more»

]]> 6a8763bba5080f230e5365b3eb158f44 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24674/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:48:08 -0500 When working in a group project virtually recently, we had to come up with a different way of finding a solution to organization and participation without it feeling rushed, isolated, or unorganized.  How our group did our project was first…   Read more»

]]> 84c8f66f390c2820faa1b35d85e322de https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24672/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:40:59 -0500 Slack Time needs to be given to a project to take into account any sort of emergencies or missed deadlines. A big issue we saw recently was chain and supply issues, hence projects needed to have more slack time to…   Read more»

]]> 54fa9b038932d42a1df6c1c88d809ba7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24671/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:38:49 -0500 I do agree with @leshan‘s statement of depending on the project, if time or money should be placed firsthand. A project that has more severity, such as an internal implant would definitely be a more time focused project rather than…   Read more»

]]> b5059232e6fb1fee52280d55c143b356 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24555/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:25:05 -0500 I believe at this point in time i would like to be apart of a larger company, where there is a set standard and i could learn from to learn a fundamental role such as risk management or understand how…   Read more»

]]> 0bdfd9f6b75934d4ea7efb9e7a88bab3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24554/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:22:30 -0500 the pro of involving everyone in the risk project management plan is that all minds incorporated are able to put in input/different perspectives of risk. the cons of using group members is they may have a specific influence on their…   Read more»

]]> 1119fc10d2469dd1fc451f53d3d3376f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24553/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:18:21 -0500 The communications management portion of a DDP is the most significant because of how it outlines communication amongst everyone in the project as well as “higher up’s”. This structure assists in how to  spread around information, who to properly send…   Read more»

]]> e9a3898122ffe8c52833fd1f01bfe339 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24484/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:10:57 -0500 The best way to go about this is give each individual a separate role, and then also try to have each person work in a small group that has a similar or relating role. This can help Make sure an…   Read more»

]]> 2401beffa1047a23a19da23b368fdb4b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24483/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:05:59 -0500 To work with a difficult team member, many ground rules should be established as to why are they being difficult. It could be something simple as they do not have the social skills to cooperate in a team, and it…   Read more»

]]> d57e86e3d3d9d05f7503478e3ce3aa45 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24482/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:01:16 -0500 In the case of a potential under performing member, the project manager needs to address the person under performing.  They first need to identify where are they under performing, if its a time management issue or lack of communication etc….   Read more»

]]> 8026fdae79c3383660beb5e060756ce1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24403/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:40:35 -0500 Essentially validation is to make sure the device you’re making is meeting al the customer needs and ensuring all requirements are being met for its intended us.  In Design verification, it is making sure that you are creating the device…   Read more»

]]> f9f3bdcdc1c038111cd75188e4d168a4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24401/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:35:15 -0500 When doing project management to meet deadlines, I think the key factor is to make a solid plan with a lot of “what if’s” and also give each milestone some wiggle room for time. Being in the pandemic has shown…   Read more»

]]> 97ed2517ac50c9f477dfc5b6c89d7e4a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24400/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:31:28 -0500 From experience, working in smaller groups have been more successful in communication although it can be more taxing due to heavy workload being distributed amongst less people which is the opposite with larger groups.  Larger groups is more time efficient…   Read more»

]]> 453333d775944bf45c709eb5ea300c05 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24264/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:42:41 -0500 As said by @mmd55 , i do prefer the harder complex projects show you how to be consistent with a project, even if it has setbacks or issues. It teaches you how to stick to a long term goal, even if…   Read more»

]]> f27a4734c591acbbc839d8f27801b727 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24263/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:36:08 -0500 To lead the team you first need to understand how to be apart of time, which comes with experience and also when in charge still understanding although youre in charge you are still apart of a team.  Skills a project…   Read more»

]]> edbd6bb2bc18a914c70a2bc3507125e5 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24262/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:26:14 -0500 One of the most difficult group situations i have encountered was during the pandemic how to communicate with my group efficiently and get work done since we were limited on resources. It was extremely difficult to work with one another…   Read more»

]]> 3dd8cb6d022793d7a6c335661da18445 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24053/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:08:13 -0500 Typically courses at school do not in depth of what actually happens in the industry. Thankfully, this course allows us to have an idea of what we are getting into, how to appropriately understand our work environment, and find where…   Read more»

]]> 0a5e587bb4932b0dace2f091863ae829 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24052/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:02:57 -0500 Before signing an NDA, its important to remember which parties are involved, make sure information/confidentiality is a priority, and there are no additional unknown clauses or unread clauses.  Also, look for terms that can be more vague rather than specific…   Read more»

]]> 0df6af01cc512d92339d16b5f2a31e6c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24051/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:55:36 -0500 Gifting policies are in place for reasons, specifically to void lawsuits, creating any sort of incentives/briberies, nor biases.  I think as well, if they brought a family member or plus one, if it not business related, they should not be…   Read more»

]]> 1dbfd53c7bd66725a3a3396b0646c404 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24013/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:58:34 -0500 I believe it’s one of the most important parts of the planning phase. While it may seem like a large cost to implement it is small in comparison to the possibility of law suits that could come from ignoring risks…   Read more»

]]> 80f2a6532ada19cf30c8b40208618eac https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24012/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:58:16 -0500 Internal risk is any risks that can be avoided within the development of a project. In contrast, external risks are ones out of the control of those who are running and in charge of the project, hence it being buyers,…   Read more»

]]> 19980a19358a0cd4994e0933dd7f75ca https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24011/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:50:40 -0500 I personally don’t think it’s fair that the companies have to bear the risk of a person’s own reckless actions and inability to read labels. What companies can do about the residual risk to give very clear warnings that are…   Read more»

]]> f935e66f5c1f7ac175ef19e85f209f7b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24010/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:50:16 -0500 Some of the Advantages that a  risk management assessment include that it allows for a minimization in risk and Brings awareness of all potential risks. It also allows a company to Saves cost and time because risks are known, and…   Read more»

]]> a4d4149463d9c20bb620273f5661e44a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23958/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:11:41 -0500 Meeting minutes are an underestimated tool, as they not only track time, but who is in attendance, allow for notes to be taken which include questions from people and also questions that were clarified, along with discussing key points and…   Read more»

]]> 98a9bf8927fd95c2c24f93ade9243116 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23957/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:02:16 -0500 In previous experience, when we had a two semester course, we would have to make Gantt charts for our projects to ensure our project met the due date.   How we started the Gantt chart was to write out all…   Read more»

]]> 907c68cce5e85106a431a8be1f0a93cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23956/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:09:52 -0500 If the design control isn’t efficient nor effective the project could be disastrous because of ineffective scheduling, there could be missed requirements, or missed steps. Also, the all the 9 steps in the design control could not be done to…   Read more»

]]> c76bec8bcd35383361476cc559291fe0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23838/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:22:50 -0400 As previously stated by others, the best time to expose human subjects even if harm is unavoidable is when the patient agrees and gives consent, along with the clinical trial being something that could potentially cure a disease that has…   Read more»

]]> 999f716d8c9a2bba705a52749a6363df https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23837/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:14:57 -0400   I believe it can be argued that some pharmaceutical drugs have helped with some certain diseases or to at least control/diminish the severity for a disease. Even something such as Tylenol or aspirin are pharmaceutical drugs but have to…   Read more»

]]> f4da2fe41a006eb38a83d3634c9b671d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23836/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:11:26 -0400 Clinical studies on humans bring a different perspective on research that cannot be done by animal testing or in vitro testing. If a product is specifically catered for a humans genetics, sometimes the criteria does not get met well if…   Read more»

]]> 10659107a6d367bdfb6be779de3e4e00 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23701/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:57:44 -0400 Most commonly now, instead of utilizing colors, people are utilizing simplicity and fonts. I have noticed a lot the cleaner more green companies, that are environmentally friendly or want to promote a sort of freshness use simple logos, with green…   Read more»

]]> 49757dad3acef673b0f63b2f23078d75 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23700/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:50:10 -0400 The post commercials and ads I have seen up to date are the kia soul and chick fila advertisements. The Kia Soul ad used one of the most popular songs of the time when it came out in 2013, utilizing…   Read more»

]]> f45e7a34d3ea7eeb77b6d769d66558f6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23699/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:23:14 -0400 Technology has helped with participation of getting people to interact with products. Certain applications like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn all have interaction options which are not in your face but the new idea of click baiting makes these apps so…   Read more»

]]> 241ddcbdc38083fabbe9ae43b46cdca8 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23690/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:30:05 -0400   Getting the best fit job after graduating is difficult because you as a student do not know what is best for you in a work environment. It is also extremely stressful because once you do a demanding process, and…   Read more»

]]> 2ffb0913a264b5fcbf1ebd2379abcf08 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23689/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:23:15 -0400 Yes it is possible to change owner ship to the sons. It simply requires the proper documents to transfer ownership: The business would have to undergo a change to be an LLP (limited liability partnership) However the business will now…   Read more»

]]> 0937786844bf3a9db09c9716212e826d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/23688/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:17:26 -0400 If it’s a new group of people who are fresh I recommend a limited liability company llc as it reduces the risk of the company would fail as the people and the company are considered separate identities. Furthermore you can…   Read more»

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