Category: Maintenance Strategies

Maintenance Strategies

Texas Healthcare Pilot Reduces Carbon Emissions and Operating Costs

A seven-facility initiative suggests US healthcare facilities could save $187 million annually through operational changes.

Maintenance Strategies

Joint Commission International Launches Global Patient Safety Awards

The inaugural program recognizes excellence in patient safety and healthcare quality for organizations outside the US. Nominations are being accepted through June 8.

Maintenance Strategies

Bed Maintenance: Should HTM Do It?

Disagreement often ensues when the subject of bed maintenance by biomeds arises, reveals biomedical expert Patrick Lynch. In May's The LynchPin column, Lynch lays out both arguments regarding HTM professionals handling bed maintenance and shares his personal opinions about the matter. Don't miss out.

Maintenance Strategies

Texas Healthcare Pilot Reduces Carbon Emissions and Operating Costs

A seven-facility initiative suggests US healthcare facilities could save $187 million annually through operational changes.

Preventive Maintenance

Kontakt.io Launches Hand Hygiene Module Compatible with Existing Hospital Dispensers

New module uses RTLS to prompt hand sanitization before patient contact without requiring infrastructure changes.

Alternative Equipment Maintenance

FSI Delivers New Compliance Solution for 2026 Joint Commission Changes

CMMS enhancements are designed to simplify healthcare organizations’ approach to Accreditation 360 and create inspection-ready documentation.

Asset Management

Radon Expands Imaging Service Footprint With Majestic Medical Acquisition

Deal adds service coverage in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Power Management

Power Outages in Heat Waves and Storms Can Threaten the Lives of Medical Device Users – We Looked at Who Is Most at Risk

Power outages are increasing across the US, putting patients who rely on medical devices at risk. A new study identifies vulnerable groups and gaps in backup power planning.

Maintenance Strategies

The Factors Behind OEM vs Aftermarket Parts Decisions

For HTM teams, parts sourcing decisions depend on far more than price or availability.

Preventive Maintenance

AI Tops 2025 Health Technology Hazards List

ECRI’s 2025 report names AI-enabled health technologies as the top healthcare hazard, citing risks like bias, false results, and safety concerns, while urging careful integration alongside other critical challenges such as home care support gaps, cybersecurity threats, and medical device safety.

Alternative Equipment Maintenance

FSI CMMS Wins 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award

The FSI eBinders solution is the winner of the “Compliance Management Innovation Award” in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program.

Asset Management

How Telehealth Growth Is Reshaping HTM Workflows

Supporting telehealth means managing devices and data far beyond the hospital walls.

Power Management

HTM’s Return on Investment

HTM teams struggle to justify their budgets as C-suite leaders focus on cutting costs, but a new analysis shows their work could save hospitals millions in capital expenditures by extending equipment lifespans, offering a potential 24% ROI.

Maintenance Strategies

New AdvaMed Bulletin Outlines Strategies for Managing Remote Medical Devices

Guidance addresses common challenges—from interoperability to network stability—to help healthcare organizations improve safety and efficiency in connected device operations.