Confronting the BMET Staffing Shortage
In this month’s Up Front column, 24×7 associate editor Chuck Holt notes how an aging workforce and a dearth of educational opportunities are creating a shortage of CE/HTM staff across the country.
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AAMI Foundation Grants to Fund Research on Reducing Pediatric Medication Errors
Named in honor of AAMI’s former president and CEO, the Mary K. Logan Research Awards Program was established in 2016 with a gift from the association’s board of directors. The grants awarded through the program are intended to support research and initiatives that focus on improving patient safety and eliminating morbidity and mortality associated with the use of health technology.
Read MoreNew Portal Allows Medical Device Suppliers to Remotely Manage Consignment Inventory
The new portal, launched by Genesis Healthcare, uses mobile technology and the company’s SaaS software to help medical device manufacturers obtain real-time data on consignment inventory and other stock located at their client hospitals.
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Global Medical Robots Market Projected to Reach $16.74 Billion by 2023
Among the factors expected to drive the growth of this market include technological advancements, increased funding for medical robot research, and the issuance of IPOs by medical robot companies. However, safety concerns with some robotic surgery devices could limit the growth of the market, caution the authors of the new report.
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Why Medical OEMs Should Share Their Service Keys
In this article, Ken Hable, MD, BSRT, director of engineering and training for Technical Prospects, explains why hospitals and OEMs benefit from clinical engineers having access to equipment service keys, especially those needed to troubleshoot medical imaging systems.
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