https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/sromemsm-edu/activity/ Activity feed for srome@msm.edu. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:23:05 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4d699015627935ade6be22ca076f2cf1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22779/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:56:08 -0400 One should not rely heavily upon a verbal agreement unless it were physically recorded. Although some projects may be started based on a verbal contract, it is always better to have it written and signed. Oral agreements can be hard…   Read more»

]]> f257189296116c96f0ee2da1e8c340a0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22778/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:47:23 -0400 I like the simplicity of functional organizations. However, amid the straightforwardness that it offers, it may be difficult for a companies growth. It is ideal for a smaller business but maybe troublesome for large corporations that have to oversee larger…   Read more»

]]> 031d5b313aeb7ad720d7711fd276ec00 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22777/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:57:10 -0400 Ideally, if I am working on a big project with a large team, I would like to work with a matrix organizational structure. The reason for this is due to the number of tasks that may need to be completed….   Read more»

]]> 8f4607c126d8621a1ba73568440ea7ec https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22654/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 01:09:50 -0400 Within the design controls I would like to think that design verification may be the most important. Without design verification the product can be pushed along for manufacturing. This can be an expensive cost to the product being manufactured if…   Read more»

]]> 577a9b7639dacc56f895d2d12e243fc4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22653/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 01:04:48 -0400 I believe the scope management plan is the most important part of DDP. The scope management plan will basically be the guiding document for the process. It will describe how the scope will be defined, developed, monitored, controlled and validated….   Read more»

]]> 3ff024cf8ae3dd1cd33e69ae2973bf70 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22652/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:57:28 -0400 Many countries incorporate design controls into their laws and regulations. When researching ISO 13485:2016, I found that countries like Japan, Australia, Brazil, and Canada. Like the other countries listed in Japan, TGA must ensure that design and development changes are…   Read more»

]]> c42e0f814b7945af57d6f1ffa4245bf3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22620/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:37:37 -0400 In this situation, it would be essential to find the underline cause of the death. For example, if the doctor did not follow protocols correctly or the patient did not meet all of the requirements for the medication, the doctor…   Read more»

]]> 4531e07c944d5bf53921a096e9e4c09b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22619/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:29:07 -0400 I agree with the Right to Try Act. Individuals should consent to test without the FDA approval or state law if they are in dire need and save their lives. The only part that I find that I’m torn between…   Read more»

]]> aba7de12d68fdb8429557e3582f8ba59 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22618/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:10:04 -0400 Placebo trials are ethical and necessary in some cases. However, in cases where the placebo can have deadly or negative consequences, I do not believe they should be legal. The placebo is necessary when they test the results on medication…   Read more»

]]> 677890c70f3131d84e4e994e62c8f07a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22572/ Mon, 31 May 2021 00:29:48 -0400 There are some companies that use Social Media Influencers. People that have a big following are sent products to review on their pages to increase viewership. There are companies that invite different people to try products free of charge and…   Read more»

]]> c45e46fab4712898903ee016727b7713 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22571/ Mon, 31 May 2021 00:27:35 -0400 One-color that I notice many high-end company’s uses is black. Black is a color associated with a classic appearance. When you think about it, we even wear black for job interviews, thus marketing ourselves as sophisticated. Company’s take advantage of…   Read more»

]]> 529ce89b89e3a6b0a25ab681ab464312 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22570/ Mon, 31 May 2021 00:06:50 -0400 I do not think I would turn down a job based on how the company labels itself; however, I would turn down a job in financial trouble if the company does not look like it will be able to recover…   Read more»

]]> 7a7bd64d332ebffbbfde2990310caf48 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22486/ Mon, 17 May 2021 02:37:18 -0400 I think this is a difficult question to answer. On the one hand, I feel like there have to be other ways to test things without using animals because we can’t be 100 percent of how they handle the pain,…   Read more»

]]> 9550e82cdd137f440fb7caa4dcf75833 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22483/ Mon, 17 May 2021 02:26:42 -0400 When conducting animal research, all guidelines should be followed to ensure animals are not suffering. To keep the public and animal activist groups informed, dialogue needs to remain open with a spokesperson willing to speak to groups to address their…   Read more»

]]> dca5897d5ccf83f9665a16d14ee8b106 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22482/ Mon, 17 May 2021 02:05:31 -0400 As many have stated, I too believe that both types of research are equally important; however, as someone that likes to see the fruits of my labor, I would prefer working on research to help current generations. I also think…   Read more»

]]> 2ca7ee05e29be3b89c18d6258abb5d10 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22444/ Mon, 10 May 2021 03:45:11 -0400 I want to explore more industry-based careers and options available with our MSBT degrees. I would be more interested in exploring quality and assurance to understand better what daily tasks and coursework would be more beneficial in being successful in…   Read more»

]]> e49914e7a8c8536a677a62c88684a157 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22443/ Mon, 10 May 2021 03:37:59 -0400 During this stage, I would ask, “What is the projected revenue, and is it worth the time and resources?” This is important to make sure that you are going to make enough profit in sales for stakeholders and make a…   Read more»

]]> feb3dac626b4a1889359b5d04c819651 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22442/ Mon, 10 May 2021 03:29:10 -0400 I have had the experience of being a part of a project with multiple managers. It wasn’t the best experience because of the lack of communication between managers. One manager would ask for a specific task only to have another…   Read more»

]]> aaab606980debcc2fb931eb148d51b7a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22269/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:00:36 -0400 The drawbacks of risk analysis are the rating scales that can be added or changed based on the company’s preference. This is the same for risk impact and risk likelihood, which makes the ratings seem irrelevant. However, they do have…   Read more»

]]> 3b862f6caa8ae5cc3b79cd39f940611c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22268/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:23:58 -0400 In this case, I would choose multiple vendors regardless of the extra time that it may take. This is similar to creating a management plan but not having a backup plan when things go astray. Taking the extra time to…   Read more»

]]> 1e0a09d2fdeaabb6b57ed25767767017 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22264/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:37:08 -0400 If a team member leaves before a project is over, there are few ways for the team to continue to move forward. The first option would be to assign someone cross-trained to the task since different parts of the project…   Read more»

]]> aa8f779cf6e1f74ed72203106bcedb9c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22199/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:03:53 -0400 Each part has a specific purpose in getting a project completed in time and successfully. If a team can not agree on the project goals, then there is no measurable ending point. The group will not know what they are…   Read more»

]]> 4bed47c0259f8b48c80ddb06c744f33c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22198/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:03:00 -0400 During the closing phase there are a few things that must be done to complete the project. One of those things archiving documentations. They must receive acceptance of the deliverables, release resources, confirm project completion. They must review all contracts…   Read more»

]]> 26d16ebdb10efdd677c171ddbf62f8e4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22079/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:04:36 -0400 While working as a medical records clerk for a physician’s office, I was tasked with getting all of their paper records collected over a few years, scanned into each patient’s online chart. There were multiple boxes, and after each box…   Read more»

]]> 8b8754d78f82aedff8bd6c591ddfada7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22060/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:47:57 -0400 If you have to return to earlier phases of a project, I do believe that you lose time. Once you have moved on to the next stage, you are ready for the next step and do not need to remain…   Read more»

]]> f459710f79caa6de227cff07132c5795 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22056/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:31:46 -0400 Using a Gnatt chart allows you to see every task that needs to be completed. With this particular chart, you can work out the minimal delivery time to complete the project. It is often essential to have many tasks overlapping…   Read more»

]]> 26d07966078cf12fd375bd02fd13b646 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21958/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:39:56 -0400 One of the very first things you will do together identifies a goal for whatever the project. This is essential as the project isn’t completed until this goal is met, so there is no project without it. Throughout the project,…   Read more»

]]> 973e432d8085bc5745402b66c0f3b982 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21957/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:25:36 -0400 Communication is key to any project that involves multiple individuals. I want to think that anyone working on my team has been deliberately picked, which wouldn’t be a huge issue. Nonetheless, nothing is perfect, and these types of problems can…   Read more»

]]> c411f0a2d6579b399648778e1c4b49b4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21956/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:06:55 -0400 The first way of getting the project back on course is to understand what caused the project to miss the milestone. With the new understanding, precautions can be taken to ensure that it is not moving forward. The next step…   Read more»

]]> f4ab8252052eb69a7d236feaeefdb9df https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21888/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:58:59 -0400 Risk is not always negative as many would believe. A risk is simply an event where anything can happen. Yes, they can be negative in that they can be detrimental. An example is a risk that you take may cause…   Read more»

]]> 3bb341973de1283e8a6a227c0ef73e7b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21887/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:46:04 -0400 There are many reasons that a project can fail. Some are preventable, while others can not be controlled. Many projects fail due to unaccounted technical issues that go wrong because they only focused on the project’s business side. At the…   Read more»

]]> e4fb06f805aff857f6eddcd4a4969906 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21844/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:39:57 -0400 At the midway point in the semester, I feel I have learned a tremendous amount of information. Before taking Dr. Simon this summer, my knowledge of the FDA was limited to the basic understanding of their role in regulating food…   Read more»

]]> 24edbcde96ec0133d57d15715852b7cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21813/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:19:09 -0400 The purpose of labels on products, whether toys, food, devices, prescriptions, or any other product, is to establish how the product should be used for the individual’s safety using it. In this case, if the labels are coming off, even…   Read more»

]]> 1732ce316128d3141e13df32dd6ad776 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21812/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:44:08 -0400 As a project manager, there would be many skills that I would want my team to acquire as they prepare to become future project managers. The more critical three that stand out to me would be 1) emotional intelligence, 2)…   Read more»

]]> b9057daffe0d9f019487c56b7fc8ee39 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21810/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:11:27 -0400 The model that I prefer of the three is the matrix organizational structure. A pro of this structure is that it’s not permanent. The matrix structure also allows for efficiency in projects, sharing resources between departments, and personnel change. A…   Read more»

]]> 098aaf509d57fa751d7ccbb323615c1d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21786/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:13 -0400 I believe a matrix organization would be the most efficient in regards to outcomes and project team communication. Although this project can have conflicting projects and department schedules, it will allow for the most communication between departments, allowing more projects…   Read more»

]]> 9f567c5087d8b4694f974f6954445616 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21782/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:51:43 -0400 As a biotechnology student or any student, I believe the school is responsible for teaching the different aspects of your job to be successful; however, they are not solely accountable for interpersonal skills. They can give you the tools, but…   Read more»

]]> 39af8d27dc7952f8bc5f9ddf215101a7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21738/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:26:06 -0400 If choosing a project team, I would like to make sure that everyone is a good communicator. The entire team must be able to communicate effectively to complete a project run smoothly. Communication allows a group to be open and…   Read more»

]]> b27a2d09b6ca6ef5db6f96180839874f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21686/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:45:03 -0500 I have had experiences that required that I evaluate myself and individuals’ emotional intelligence on a team. One time in particular that needed this was working in groups to create a curriculum that would increase students’ critical thinking. The project…   Read more»

]]> 6bc6f600114042d9211cb209b2cafd5c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21685/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:45:02 -0500 A product that fits into category one as a general wellness product is a video game. In particular, I am thinking of systems that contain virtual reality games created to help with stimulation and relaxation. While providing stimulation and relaxation,…   Read more»

]]> 20347e46a4e865e6bcf2f429d48feeab https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21684/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:45:02 -0500 I, too, believe that competency and personality are different but go hand in hand. A person can be competent, yet a poor project manager due to a lousy personality or a great personality, yet not competent and still a poor…   Read more»

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