Category: Maintenance Strategies

Maintenance Strategies

HTM Workflow Tweaks to Secure Devices

From checking passwords to verifying software versions, routine maintenance gives HTM teams opportunities to strengthen medical device cyber-resilience.

Maintenance Strategies

TRIMEDX and OSF HealthCare Partner to Advance Clinical Asset Management

The collaboration will use artificial intelligence and clinical engineering to improve equipment reliability and cybersecurity.

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

HTM Workflow Tweaks to Secure Devices

From checking passwords to verifying software versions, routine maintenance gives HTM teams opportunities to strengthen medical device cyber-resilience.

Preventive Maintenance

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

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

Rongtao Medical Expands Ultrasound Repair and Parts Services Globally

The ISO-certified facility provides multi-brand ultrasound support and replacement parts to distributors in more than 140 countries.

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

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

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

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

Probo Medical to Offer Ultrasound Probe and Endoscopy Repair on Federal Supply Schedule

Through a partnership with Maclean Group LLC, Probo’s ultrasound probe and endoscope repair services are now available to federal healthcare providers via the Federal Supply Schedule.

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

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.