Summary: AAMI and the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance (GCEA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen healthcare technology management (HTM) worldwide through joint initiatives, standards, and educational resources.
Key Takeaways
- AAMI and GCEA signed an MOU to collaborate on strengthening the healthcare technology management (HTM) field globally.
- The partnership aims to create international HTM standards, educational resources, and co-market events like AAMI eXchange and the International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress.
- The collaboration seeks to improve patient outcomes and health equity by advancing healthcare technology innovation, safety, and management worldwide.
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The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance (GCEA). The agreement establishes a joint effort from AAMI and GCEA to strengthen the healthcare technology management (HTM) field, known globally as clinical engineering (CE).
AAMI’s mission is to promote the safe and effective use of healthcare technology. To that end, AAMI produces industry standards related to medical devices and their use, and strives to elevate, standardize, and promote the HTM field. GCEA was founded to support and empower the clinical engineering profession across the world and to contribute to international harmonization efforts.
Inside the AMI-GCEA Collaboration
This MOU aligns with the goals of both organizations and will lead to several new initiatives to support the HTM/CE community worldwide. This will include:
- Co-marketing of events like AAMI eXchange and the International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress.
- Creation, translation, and distribution of educational materials, guides, and other resources for HTM/CE professionals.
- Expanding the network of HTM professionals internationally.
Creating Global HTM Standards and Guidance
After signing the MOU, AAMI’s Vice President of HTM, Danielle McGeary, said, “The signing of this MOU with the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance is a key opportunity to bring AAMI’s HTM work to an international audience with the goal of creating international HTM standards and guidance that will further harmonize the field globally.”
GCEA President Yadin David added, “This collaboration creates a powerful framework for advancing healthcare technology innovation, safety, and management on a global scale. Through this agreement, both organizations can align their expertise and resources to develop global guidelines, best practices, and educational programs in clinical engineering. Our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and education will improve patient outcomes and enhance health equity worldwide.”
AAMI and GCEA will release a statement of work for their upcoming collaborations later this year.
