Lean Six Sigma Approach Cuts Medical Equipment Downtime by 99.7%
A project at Suhul Hospital in Ethiopia cut medical equipment downtime by tackling the maintenance and process issues keeping equipment out of service.
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Maintenance Strategies
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What’s Behind Inconsistent Sterile Processing?
New research examines the organizational factors that make it difficult for sterile processing teams to maintain consistent practices.
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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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Lean Six Sigma Approach Cuts Medical Equipment Downtime by 99.7%
A project at Suhul Hospital in Ethiopia cut medical equipment downtime by tackling the maintenance and process issues keeping equipment out of service.
Preventive Maintenance
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The Hidden Risk: How Disposables and Accessories Fit into the Broader Medical Device Ecosystem
Many “no fault found” device issues may actually stem from accessories, disposables, or workflow conditions rather than the device itself.
Alternative Equipment Maintenance
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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
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Before Cutting Budgets, Take a Hard Look at Your Equipment
Hospitals facing reimbursement pressure may be overlooking one of their biggest opportunities for savings: better use of the equipment they already own.
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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.
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TRIMEDX Report Details AI Adoption, Supply Chain Strategies for Health Systems
The new industry report provides insights from health system leaders on adopting AI, building supply chain resilience, and maintaining efficient operations.
Preventive Maintenance
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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.
Alternative Equipment Maintenance
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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
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CenTrak Debuts AI-Enhanced RTLS Platform Updates at HIMSS 2026
Updates to the platform include AI-driven asset analytics, mobile staff duress alerts, and new wearable and BLE tracking devices designed to expand RTLS use in hospitals.
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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.
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The Factors Behind OEM vs Aftermarket Parts Decisions
For HTM teams, parts sourcing decisions depend on far more than price or availability.