I often get feedback from the readers of this column about past articles, which they have found useful. This past year—2012—I submitted articles on sequential compression devices and continuous passive motion machines, and more.
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I am often asked about study material for the CBET exam. Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) want to know what the best study information is and where it is located.
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In April 1999, 24×7 published a Soapbox column titled “Rust-Out: The Silent Affliction,” describing how some biomeds stop progressing technology-wise and stay in their comfort zone, not looking to advance or take on new challenges. Dave Harrington thought that problem was in the past, but at a recent meeting of the New England Society of Clinical Engineers, the biomeds and clinical engineers in attendance were showing many of the signs that lead to this professional burnout.
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Dialysis is used by patients who have lost the ability to filter waste salts and fluids from the blood because their kidneys are no longer functioning properly. There are two forms of this treatment which may be asked about on the CBET exam: peritoneal dialysis, often performed in the ambulatory setting, and hemodialysis, the more common type, usually performed in an outpatient clinic.
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In this installment of ICC prep, John Noblitt discusses the various accrediting agencies for healthcare facilities and their respective safety requirements. Although The Joint Commission is the most widely known, there are several others certified through CMS to perform these accreditations.
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