Podcasts by NSF Health Sciences
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After the Vaccine - Martin Lush and Anders Vinther COVID-19 Discussion from 2021-06-30T10:28:09
Listen to Martin Lush and Global Quality leader Anders Vinther as they discuss COVID-19 and the "return to normal" as offices open back up globally.
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The Impact of COVID-19 and the Future of the Pharma Industry - An Interview With Martin Lush - Podcast from 2020-10-08T10:31:05
Rizwan Chaudhrey interviews NSF expert Martin Lush on the current climate in the pharma industry.
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Drug Shortages and the Impact on Global Healthcare - An Interview With John Johnson - Podcast from 2020-09-17T10:39:48
Rizwan Chaudhrey, Founder and CEO of RSK-Solutions, sits down with NSF expert John Johnson to discuss drug shortages, the factors causing them and what regulators can do to help.
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Engineering Services During a Crisis or Prolonged Shutdown - Podcast from 2020-09-03T10:59:55
NSF’s John Johnson sits down with Paul Merrick, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years’industry experience, to discuss GMPs associated with engineering services during a crisis or ...
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Maintaining the Product Disposition Process Underpinning the Supply Chain - Podcast from 2020-06-05T10:07:58
In this podcast, John Johnson discusses the product disposition process including batch review, rejection and the importance of EudraLex Volume 4. He shares stories from his experience in indu...
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Communication Methods That Create Stability and Direction Whilst Being Authentic and Trustworthy - Podcast from 2020-06-05T10:04:15
In this podcast, expert John Johnson gives his top tips for communicating clearly and effectively during unprecedented and unpredictable times.
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Martin Lush Talks to Industry Expert Anders Vinther - Podcast from 2020-04-22T09:42:21
Podcast. Martin Lush interviews pharma professional Anders Vinther about his 30 years in industry, including some of his greatest career challenges and how he overcame them.
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Introduction to the GMP Standard for OTC Drug Products - Podcast from 2019-12-11T15:42:29
NSF/ANSI 455 defines the audit process and certification body requirements for OTC drugs’GMP compliance. In this podcast, Jim Morris describes the standard development process, key stakeholder...
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What Do Regulators Check for When Auditing Cleaning and Cleaning Validation? - Podcast from 2019-12-11T15:37:03
In this podcast, David Waddington looks at the most common European and U.S. FDA regulatory findings related to basic cleaning issues including cross contamination and approaches to cleaning v...
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The UK Qualified Person: Best Practice for Gaining Eligibility - Podcast from 2019-12-11T15:35:09
To gain Qualified Person (QP) status in the UK, candidates must apply to one of three professional bodies (the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry or the Royal Pharmaceuti...
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Human Error Causes & Prevention - Time for a Rethink - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:57:37
For too long in the pharma industry, those at the sharp end have been blamed for most deviations and unplanned quality incidents. Why? Because it’s quick and convenient. In this podcast, Marti...
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Want to Reduce Human Error - Just Change Your Habits - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:56:47
This podcast includes essential facts about habits and why any change creates a risk of 'error'. It includes some hints for success when it comes to changing your habits in the workplace.
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How to Install a Data Governance Process from Ground Zero - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:45:53
This podcast from Rachel Carmichael explores the expectations from the diverse guidance documents and give practical suggestions on addressing your needs.
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Pharmaceutical Operations - What the Regulator Expects to See During a GMP Inspection - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:45:20
This podcast explores the key areas that regulators would expect to be under control at your pharmaceutical operations. These include cross-contamination control, facility layout, material/peo...
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Towards Business Excellence Through Quality Management and Waste - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:44:38
In this podcast, John Johnson summarizes how the world’s leading pharma companies are using a variety of tools and techniques to measure and reduce the‘Cost of Poor Quality’.
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Remediation the Right Way - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:44:03
We believe remediation following a tough inspection is an opportunity to emerge stronger and more confident. Find out how by applying our 3Cs approach.
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Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 1 - How Will It Affect You - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:43:27
In this short podcast, John Johnson gives a summary on the proposed changes to EudraLex Volume 4, Annex 1. John gives his insight into the key parts of the update and how these may affect you,...
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How to Prepare for Excipient GMP Certification - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:42:38
Excipient GMP certification is becoming an expectation of pharmaceutical excipient customers. Catch up on this podcast from NSF's expert Jim Morris. Jim describes key elements of the standard,...
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Modern Process Validation - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:42:01
Reviews and compares the 2011 FDA Guidance and the recently published EU CHMP and draft GMP Annex 15 requirements for Process Validation.
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Advanced Program in Pharmaceutical Quality Management IDMA - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:41:23
Created in collaboration with the Indian Drug Manufacturers’Association, this unique, internationally recognized and independently assessed program has been specifically designed for Indian co...
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Regulatory Perspectives on Data Integrity - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:40:49
This podcast covers the trends and priorities when assuring data integrity from the perspectives of the U.S. FDA, MHRA and other regulatory bodies.
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Answers to Your Big Questions - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:24:25
This podcast from Martin Lush highlights the vital importance of thinking differently and becoming a disruptive and critical thinker. How do you ask bigger and better questions that take your ...
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Best Practices in Error Prevention - Don't Blame People - Fix the System - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:13:28
This podcast focuses on the critical prevention of errors, providing the 10 best practices to prevent errors and how to implement them in order to fix a culture of blame manufactured by a brok...
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Improving CAPA Effectiveness to Drive Down Repeat Incidents - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:12:55
Look at many Warning Letters and Consent Decrees and you will see one observation often sticks out. The failure to identify root cause leading to high levels of repeat deviations.
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How to Change Quality Habits - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:11:52
You can't change culture without changing people's behavior first.
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Good Clinical Practice and Pharmacovigilance for QPs and QA - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:10:25
This podcast explores aspects of GCP and PV relevant to QPs and quality professionals. We cover what is different when releasing IMPs, what to be aware of beyond GMP, how to ensure product tec...
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Human Error Prevention: The Psychology of Why People Make Mistakes - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:09:52
This podcast by Martin Lush focuses on the psychology of human error–why do intelligent and committed people make mistakes? Martin also details best-in-class practices in terms of preventing h...
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Decision Making Under Pressure - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:09:04
In this podcast, Martin Lush draws on his wealth of experience to explain how to approach making controlled and justifiable decisions when under pressure and short of time.
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Shaping the Role of the QP - Now and for the Future - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:08:29
In this short podcast, Catherine Kay details the role of the QP, including what skills and qualities a QP should demonstrate, why QPs are important in your organization and how they can add va...
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Applying the CAPA Hierarchy - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:07:44
This podcast introduces the CAPA hierarchy which we developed based on an analysis of FDA warning letters. This simple tool helps investigators identify more robust and effective corrective an...
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Training - Making it Stick - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:06:44
Traditional training doesn’t stick, but education does. In this podcast, Martin Lush presents a case study on the 10/20/70 model, illustrating how it works and providing you with practical tra...
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The Art and Science of Simplification - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:05:52
This podcast will provide you with the tools and techniques to drive out complexity and wet your appetite to win the war against this silent enemy.
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A Proactive Approach to QRM - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:04:52
In this podcast, John Johnson details the importance of having a proactive approach to quality risk management. John covers what ICH Q9 requires you to do, why staff behavior is crucial in mai...
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Warning Letters - Causes and Prevention - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:04:19
Every warning letter or equivalent is preventable. We believe it’s better to spend $100,000 preventing such action than millions in painful remediation. Listen to this podcast for invaluable g...
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The Future of the Pharma Industry - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:03:30
NSF International's expert Martin Lush gives his insight into the political landscape and the future of the pharmaceutical industry in the 30 minute podcast.
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Reducing Human Error - Characteristics of Highly Reliable Work Units - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:02:40
While humans are prone to error we often face huge obstacles to getting things done in the work place. This podcast focusses on strategies highly effective work units employ to maximize reliab...
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Contamination Control - The Control of Microbial Contamination - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:01:54
Microbial contamination of products and processes is one of the biggest causes of product recalls and severe regulatory actions. This podcast will give you a good understanding of the sources ...
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How to Stop Making the Same Mistakes - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:01:07
In this podcast, John Johnson details the secret to fewer repeat problems and how to stop making the same mistakes. John explains how you can error proof an operation to provide enhanced produ...
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Data Integrity Causes and Prevention - Podcast from 2019-10-04T14:00:17
The root cause of genuine data integrity problems is culture, not simple errors in lab records. If you want to understand and fix the behavioral causes, listen to this podcast.
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Sharpening the Saw - How to Use Audits as A Way to Prevent Issues Becoming a Crisis - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:59:44
Learn how to use data from your auditing process to drive continuous improvement, including the key skills and methods used by the best performing companies and how they might benefit you. Thi...
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The Changing Face of Europe and the Implications of Brexit for Pharma - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:59:10
Get an update on key developments and how they may affect your pharmaceutical business.
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Effective Self-Inspections - Best Industry Practices - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:58:32
Mike Halliday focuses on best industry practices for auditing and self-inspections. Learn how you can make your self-inspection program world-class!
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Change Management - Best Industry Practices - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:57:21
How well your company manages change will have a massive impact on your future. Find out how to ensure a fast and effective change control system in this podcast.
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Improving Reliability - Reducing Errors - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:56:26
This podcast demonstrates how to maximize efficiency by reducing human error and consequently improving reliability.
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Changing GMP Behaviours&The Quality Culture - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:54:48
Martin Lush, Global Vice President of NSF Health Sciences, gives his insights on how companies can go about changing GMP behaviors and in doing so change quality culture.
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Managing Critical GMP Incidents&How to Reduce the Consequences and Risk of Recurrence - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:54:11
This podcast covers how the best companies respond in a crisis, using systematic approaches to make the right judgement. Specifically, we focus on understanding the extent of the quality defec...
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Changing Behaviours - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:53:16
So many companies waste money on training that has no impact. The learning stays in the classroom and is forgotten in the workplace, where it really matters.
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A Structured Approach to Improving Investigation Report Writing - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:52:22
Did you know that inadequate investigations are the most often cited issue in FDA warning letters? This podcast from expert Andy Barnett addresses the most frequent investigation gaps cited by...
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An Introduction to Risk-based Decision Making - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:51:18
Learn from the latest research on decision making how to use a simple, structured approach that keeps the emotion, stress and bias under control.
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The Power of Less - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:49:57
Learn how to do more with less. This podcast from John Johnson will help you allocate the resources of your role and your team. It includes links to ICH Q9 Quality Risk Management, effective c...
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Struggling? Here is Your Survival Tool Kit - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:48:58
We asked 100 seasoned pharma professionals to share their tips on how to succeed and stay sane. Listen to this podcast to benefit from 1,000s of years of combined experience.
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Development In EU and UK Pharma Legislation and Guidance - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:47:43
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An Update to Annex 1 and How to Generate A Contamination Control Strategy - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:46:35
This podcast presented by NSF's expert John Johnson covers why Annex 1 is being updated and what the updates are expected to achieve. He also takes a deep dive into how you can generate a cont...
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Managing a Quality Network - Real of Virtual - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:45:43
Lynne Byers explores different models for managing both internal company teams across a global organization and third-party contract manufacturers.
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New Approaches to Validation; Trends and Best Practice - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:42:40
How do you design a risk-based and cost-effective validation program to meet cGMP expectations? This podcast provides an overview of the new science and risk-based approach to validation that ...
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Regulatory Affairs for QP and QA - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:41:57
By the end of this podcast by NSF's Pete Gough, you will understand what regulatory affairs includes and how this impacts the role of the QP and QA.
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The Tyranny of Key Performance Indicators - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:40:23
Is your life consumed by KPIs? Want to know how to generate measure that work for you, not the other way around? We believe less is more. If you’re suffering from death by measure this could s...
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Pharmaceutical Quality Systems - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:39:14
This podcast offers perspective on pharmaceutical quality systems 10 years after the issuance of ICH Q10 and describes the most common quality system weaknesses, ways you can assess your quali...
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Using Behavioural GMP to Create Perpetual GMP Inspection Readiness - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:38:15
How do the best companies remain inspection ready by design rather than good fortune? In this podcast, John Johnson covers what perpetual GMP compliance means and details how you and your orga...
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Quality Risk Management - Best Industry Practices - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:37:16
There is risk in everything we do. The key to our success is how we manage it. This podcast will show you how best-in-class companies gain significant commercial and regulatory advantage by ma...
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Blame Culture - How to Prevent and Remove Blame Before It’s Too Late - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:36:25
Companies with a blame culture will struggle to survive. Don’t be one of them.
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IPSE's Cultural Excellent Report - How it changes Our Current Thinking - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:35:30
This podcast from expert Rachel Carmichael provides an introduction to ISPE's Cultural Excellence report. NSF views the culture of an organization as what your people will do when no one is lo...
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Resiliency - How to Take the Hits and Bounce Back - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:34:49
In this unpredictable world, companies who can take the hits from unplanned events and bounce back stronger will prosper. Want to know how to become more resilient? Listen to this podcast.
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How to Communicate with Senior Management - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:31:48
Most QA and technical mid-level staff are surrounded by people in similar positions and assume that key decision makers think the same way and talk the same language. They don’t. This podcast ...
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How to Manage Supply Change Through Effective Outsourcing - Podcast from 2019-10-04T13:30:50
More of us are turning to outsourcing, which is a major strategic decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are many steps in establishing and nurturing a relationship with an external p...
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A Proactive Approach to Quality Risk Management - Podcast from 2019-10-04T11:00:56
In this podcast, John Johnson details the importance of having a proactive approach to quality risk management. John covers what ICH Q9 requires you to do, why staff behavior is crucial in mai...
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Essential Rules When Investigating GMP Deviations During Sterile Processing - Podcast from 2018-01-31T15:43:34
This white paper podcast by John Johnson outlines the key attributes to consider during sterile products manufacturing. It also details five key non-negotiables for investigating GMP deviation...
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Why Annex 1 Is Important to You - Podcast from 2018-01-31T15:18:48
This white paper details the key reasons for the revision to EudraLex Volume 4, Annex 1: Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products. It outlines what you should be asking yourself regardless of...
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Human Error: Don't Blame People - Fix The System - Podcast from 2017-07-17T10:30:25
Martin Lush shares his top tips to reduce human error in the workplace.
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Why Intelligent People In Respected Organizations Do Irrational Things - Podcast from 2017-07-17T10:20:45
Over the last 27 years, NSF Health Sciences has observed how common sense is not always translated into common practice. In this white paper podcast, Martin Lush talks about some key reasons w...
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The A to Z of Quality Systems Remediation - Podcast from 2017-06-19T14:30:16
Strategic well-planned remediation is paramount to long-term sustainable corrections and corrective actions. In this white paper podcast by NSF International’s Maxine Fritz, the value of a sys...
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The Cost of Quality - Can We Really Afford to Ignore It? - Podcast from 2017-05-19T15:53:12
In this podcast, NSF International’s Andy Barnett shares his personal experiences about quality costs, and presents strategies on how to estimate quality costs. Often, he says, these efforts a...
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SOPs–Your Biggest Risk to Patient Safety? - Podcast from 2017-05-19T15:09
This podcast includes 'Five to Fix’quick tips that will help you create error-free SOPs. SOPs that ensure consistency, not confusion. It also includes an example client NSF worked with who wer...
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Are You Facing A Complexity Crisis - Podcast from 2017-04-10T12:44:14
This podcast, Martin Lush addresses the current complexity crisis in the pharma industry. He explains the costs of over-complexity, the true root causes and details how your company can move f...
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What Our Remediation Projects Are Saying About the Industry - Podcast from 2017-04-10T11:33:14
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Data Integrity - Make Sure This Hot Topic Doesn’t Burn You - Podcast from 2017-04-07T15:51:13
This white paper podcast provides an overview of some of the different types of and concerns regarding data integrity. The scope of“data integrity”in this white paper is limited to pharmaceuti...
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Is Your Biggest Business Risk Complacency - Podcast from 2017-03-23T13:47:21
In this podcast, Martin Lush outlines what you must do to overcome complacency.
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Human Error Prevention - Solutions and Answers - Podcast from 2017-03-22T16:11:05
Pharma regulators are getting increasingly frustrated by repeat errors and the focus on the person, not the system. We tell you what you can do.
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Changing GMP Behaviors - Podcast from 2017-03-21T16:25:05
This white paper podcast describes what drives human behavior at the simplest level. It also identifies five steps that can help organizations successfully change GMP behaviors.
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