Quality Assurance
Problem Solving and Training Strategies for Success in the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries

G Welty (Author)

9781907568367

Hardback, published 30 June 2013

374 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.72 kg

Quality assurance is necessary to maintain quality and services in the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Quality assurance demonstrates that the logic and practice of problem solving can integrate both program efficacy and regulatory compliance. This title is divided into three parts; the first part discusses the process by which a problem in regulated industry is identified, for example a manufacturing deviation that leads to an adulterated drug product, and reviews the decision-making steps involved in remedying the problem. The second part delves into the staff training requirements of procedures that are thereby revised. The third part expands on this discussion by considering piloting the proposed training module, preparing assessments of trainee proficiency, evaluating the training module, including integrating rigorous evaluative designs with formative program improvement, and documenting the entire effort.

Part 1 A systematic approach to problem solving: Framework for continuous improvement
Investigations, root cause analyses and CAPAs
The role of critical review in the revision of procedures
Working with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Part 2 Designing and developing training materials: The design phase of the program improvement model
Content development: A new employee orientation program
Content development: A continuing cGMP training program
Content development: Qualification of employees. Part 3 Using the training materials: Assessing trainee proficiency
Pilot implementation
Training record- keeping
Formative evaluation
Final implementation.

Subject Areas: Pharmacy / dispensing [MQP]