Category: Power Management

Power Management

Woman Dies After Hospital Loses Power Mid-Procedure

A coroner’s report found that a 10-minute power outage at Scunthorpe General Hospital delayed life-saving treatment and contributed to the death of 77-year-old Jean Dye.

Power Management

Medical Battery Market Projected to Reach $2.97 Billion by 2032

The global medical battery market, valued at $1.84 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at 5.78% CAGR, reaching $2.97 billion by 2032. Aging populations and rising chronic diseases drive demand, while challenges include labor shortages and battery safety.

Power Management

FSI Launches CMS Capital Planning Tool for Capital Allocation

FSI has launched CMS Capital Planning, a tool that allows healthcare systems to budget and plan for asset repairs and replacement.

Batteries

Medtronic Recalls Ventricular Assist Device Batteries

Medtronic is recalling HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device System batteries due to their ability to experience electrical faults that cause them to unexpectedly fail.

Outages

VA Cerner EHR System Goes Down for Over 4 Hours Due to Patient Database Corruption Issue

Cerner continues to experience disruptive incidents of its EHR system, which has been an ongoing issue for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Financial

HTM’s Role in Capital Equipment Planning

Now more than ever, HTM professionals have an opportunity to make a difference in the way healthcare organizations plan for the future via equipment purchases. Here's how.