NOVEMBER 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
24×7
On the cover:
Mark Heston, MS, CBET, director, biomedical instrumentation,
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia
Photography by: Karen Kirchhoff
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COVER STORY
Mixing a business approach with a patient-centric focus, the team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals delivers innovative and effective solutions
By Renee Diiulio
Feature
Using the Six S Process to Improvew Performance
Emphasizing cleanliness and organization, Lean tools can empower biomeds to design best practices that eliminate waste and improve workflow
By Todd Hazzard, CBET
Service Solutions
By Michael Bassett
Up Front
By Julie Kirst
Networking
By Jeff Kabachinski, MS-T, BS-ETE, MCNE
CCE Prep
By Arif Subhan, MS, CCE, FACCE
Tools of the Trade
Defibrillator analyzer; flow/volume simulator; SpO2 sensors, cables; and equipment support program
Focus On
By Kurt Woock
Industry Insider
By Kurt Woock
Soapbox
The CMS Directive: The Other Side of the Coin
By Eliezer Kotapuri, PEng, CCE
