What to Know About Alternative Equipment Maintenance in 2025
A new AAMI standard and hard‑won lessons from the field are bringing clarity—and confidence—to AEM programs.
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FDA Warns of Injuries and Deaths Linked to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The agency reminds healthcare facilities to follow manufacturer instructions for use and maintenance after reports of fires, serious injuries, and deaths.
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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.
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What to Know About Alternative Equipment Maintenance in 2025
A new AAMI standard and hard‑won lessons from the field are bringing clarity—and confidence—to AEM programs.
Preventive Maintenance
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VA Report Flags Ongoing Sterile Processing Failures at Georgia Facility
A March 2025 report details ongoing VA sterile processing failures at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, including the use of damaged surgical instruments.
Alternative Equipment Maintenance
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Top Medical Device Servicing Teams Cut Costs and Downtime with Smarter Strategies
New report shows that early intervention and better technician support—along with AI—drive better outcomes in medical device service.
Asset Management
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Compass One Healthcare Introduces Intelas as Signature HTM Brand
Intelas formalizes the company’s approach to healthcare technology management under a distinct brand.
Power Management
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US Med-Equip, Zopec Medical Partner for Backup Batteries
US Med-Equip and Zopec Medical have partnered to offer hospitals portable, high-performance battery solutions for crucial medical devices.
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5 Ways ISOs Are Moving Beyond Break-Fix to Support Modern HTM
Independent service organizations are expanding their role to meet the changing demands of healthcare technology management.
Preventive Maintenance
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What HTM Can Learn from the Key Bridge Disaster
Technological and management failures in diverse fields like bridge construction and aviation highlight the critical need for HTM professionals to learn from history and adapt to modern challenges to ensure patient safety, one expert says.
Alternative Equipment Maintenance
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Traditions Health Taps Joint Commission for Accreditation, Certification Services
Through Joint Commission accreditation and certification, Traditions Health will bolster its commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
Asset Management
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Initiative Diverts 7.1 Million Pounds of Medical Surplus from Landfills in 2024
The medical equipment and supplies were repurposed to aid those in need and reduce landfill non-hazardous medical waste.Â
Power Management
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How to Protect Power Systems from Cyber Threats
In this 24x7 exclusive, learn how digital transformation is revolutionizing healthcare, raising cybersecurity risks, and highlighting the need for hospitals to strengthen defenses while adopting connected power systems for seamless service.
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Cognosos Fast Lane Offers Low-Latency Communication
Cognosos launched Fast Lane for its Guardian duress solution to ensure timely assistance for hospital staff during emergencies.