Although the advantages of becoming certified as a clinical engineer are widely accepted, relatively few in the profession have made the effort. But as a younger generation starts to consider their options for advancement, that may change.
Read MoreWhile not perfect in the eyes of most observers, the new CMS position on preventive maintenance for hospital equipment addresses what observers see as many of the worst faults of the previous CMS guidelines. Though relieved, now the HTM community must grapple with a host of unanswered questions.
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Customer service is often overlooked as a primary skill required of biomeds. In fact, customer service is a crucial factor for a successful biomed team.
Read MoreThe amount of service coverage and risk that a hospital assumes on a piece of equipment often depends on the ebb and flow of business and revenue. Flexible service contracts allow biomedical departments to respond to such fluctuations by increasing or decreasing coverage.
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With The Joint Commission’s mandate to improve management of alarms now in effect, hospitals are now going all out to inventory their systems. To establish alarm management as an organizational priority, top hospital leadership must set the tone.
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