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“Minnesota Nice” Patient Monitoring: Steve Ziegenhagen, Gopher Medical

“Minnesota Nice” Patient Monitoring: Steve Ziegenhagen, Gopher Medical

Sep 17, 2015 | , , , , , | 1 |

Husband and wife team Steve and Cathy Ziegenhagen founded their Minnesota-based company Gopher Medical in 2012. Focused on patient monitoring equipment, the third-party vendor specializes in a range of Philips and GE solutions. Steve recently spoke with 24×7 about starting his own company, the most in-demand features in patient monitoring equipment, and what steps biomeds can take to improve value at their facilities.

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Know Their Rights: CHTM and Employee Workplace Accommodations

Know Their Rights: CHTM and Employee Workplace Accommodations

Sep 16, 2015 | | 0 |

The new certified healthcare technology manager (CHTM) credential is intended for healthcare technology managers who help lead their facilities and oversee the activities of other employees. For this reason, HTM professionals wishing to earn the CHTM certification should have a strong grasp of two essential laws governing employee rights: the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.

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Biomeds Can Champion Better Communication with Clinical Staff, Says AAMI Leader

Sep 12, 2015 | | 1 |

The North Carolina Biomedical Association recently held its annual conference at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Spa in Concord, NC, September 9–11. Marilyn Neder Flack, executive director of the AAMI Foundation, delivered a keynote address on September 10 urging biomeds to take a leadership role at their facilities in partnering with clinical staff and improving communication.

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X-ray Systems with DRX Detectors Speed Image Access, Visualization

X-ray Systems with DRX Detectors Speed Image Access, Visualization

Sep 9, 2015 | | 0 |

Carestream’s DRX-1 detectors have been installed in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Tex. The units are designed to enable physicians to view high-quality images in seconds, while specialized software creates a companion image that shows enhanced visualization of tubes, lines, catheters, and other devices.

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