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kimberlywallbank
Feb 173 min read
Mastering CAPA: Boost Your Business Efficiency
If you work in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, you know that problems will pop up, it’s just a reality of manufacturing...
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kimberlywallbank
Jan 203 min read
Document Control 101: Setting Your Team Up for Success
In regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, document control is a critical component of compliance and...
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kimberlywallbank
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Wrapping Up the Year: Quality Systems and the Gift of Compliance
As the holiday season sparkles with lights and festive cheer, many of us reflect on the year gone by while planning for what lies ahead....
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kimberlywallbank
Nov 18, 20243 min read
FDA Compliance for Small Businesses: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It
Navigating FDA compliance can feel like a daunting task for small businesses, especially those operating in regulated industries like...
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kimberlywallbank
Oct 20, 20243 min read
Consultants vs. Coaches: Why Knowing the Difference Can Make or Break Your Success
Like everyone else, I attend training events to further my education and growth as an industry leader and as a small business owner. When...
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kimberlywallbank
Sep 15, 20243 min read
Why Continuous Improvement is the Key to Sustaining Quality
In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, achieving high-quality standards is just the beginning. The true challenge lies in...
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kimberlywallbank
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Uniting Forces: The Power of Quality and Regulatory Collaboration
I have written many posts and spoken on many podcasts about the teams within a pharmaceutical or medical device company not working...
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kimberlywallbank
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Becoming a World Class Consultant: Treating Your Clients and Potential Clients with Respect
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients is vital in the world of consulting. The foundation of these relationships is...
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kimberlywallbank
Jun 15, 20243 min read
The Importance of Reviewing Process Validations in Quality System Elements
In the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing industry, maintaining the highest quality standards is essential....
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kimberlywallbank
May 16, 20242 min read
Three Reasons to Utilize Industry Data for FDA Inspection Preparedness
Preparing for a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection is a meticulous process that demands a deep understanding of...
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kimberlywallbank
Apr 18, 20243 min read
Turning Criticism into Gold: Harnessing Customer Complaints to Revolutionize Your Products and Processes
Customer complaint data in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries is often treated similarly to other quality systems data,...
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kimberlywallbank
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Enhancing Product Safety and Efficacy: Strenthening Trust With Your Customers
In the realm of FDA-regulated products, be it life-saving medications or innovative medical devices, ensuring product safety and efficacy...
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kimberlywallbank
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Redefining Quality Systems: Unleashing the Power of Efficiency in Pharma and Medical Device Industries
In a recent podcast appearance, I discussed quality systems within pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Specifically, I...
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kimberlywallbank
Jan 20, 20243 min read
Setting the Tone from the Top: Cultivating a Quality Culture
My clients hire me to fix their quality systems. I provide them with the tools to implement a strong and efficient process that will meet...
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kimberlywallbank
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Ensuring a Merry and Compliant Holiday Season: The Importance of Quality
As the holiday season approaches, we are surrounded by festive cheers, twinkling lights, and the joy of giving. It is a good time to...
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kimberlywallbank
Nov 18, 20233 min read
The Training Paradox: Unraveling the Blame Game in Deviations and Nonconformances
For FDA-regulated industries, deviations and nonconformances are inevitable challenges. When these issues arise, it is common for the...
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kimberlywallbank
Oct 4, 20233 min read
The Unseen Pillars: How Your Team Shapes Robust Quality Systems
In the dynamic landscape of modern businesses, establishing robust quality systems tailored to your unique needs is paramount. These...
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kimberlywallbank
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Five Actions for Effective Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
My clients ask me to write SOPs all the time. This is one of their biggest headaches that they would like me to alleviate. It takes...
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kimberlywallbank
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Use Your Words: Writing Easy to Use Work Instructions (Quality System Documentation Management)
In a previous blog post , I shared that I am an avid knitter. Recently, I completed a cotton summer sweater. Because I am a planner, I...
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kimberlywallbank
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Hello, Is This Thing On? Understanding What Your Customers Are Telling You (Complaint Handling).
While I work on many different pieces of the Quality System for my clients, the one that I spend the most time on at Quality Systems...
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