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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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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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
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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.
Preventive Maintenance
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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
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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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Centurion Service Group Announces Auction of Fromer Eye Centers Medical Assets
The online liquidation sale features ophthalmology and optometry equipment, including surgical microscopes, phaco machines, and diagnostic imaging systems.
Power Management
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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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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
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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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Sterilization-Based Medical Waste Processing Model Adds Recycling and Landfill Diversion
The recycling-enabled approach aims to support hospital sustainability programs and unify compliance, landfill diversion, and operational reliability.
Power Management
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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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4 Approaches to Cut Equipment Downtime
HTM leaders share the practical changes—some simple, some more strategic—that are moving the needle on preventable equipment outages.