In February, the FCC released announced it was increasing available spectrum in order to meet high demand. One of these areas, in the 5-GHz range, is used in many medical devices. AAMI recommends that the FCC give these medical devices top priority.
Read MoreAlthough the problems involved in effective alarm management are widely understood, there is no clear consensus on how to solve them. For now, the best way to begin addressing the problem is through a program of institutional risk reduction.
Read MoreAAMI has launched an enhanced benchmarking program that allows biomed departments to assess their handling of financial and staffing issues, processes, policies, and procedures.
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Medical gas system testing is one of eight topics under the category of facilities management in the CCE examination. The facilities management category as a whole accounts for 5% of the CCE examination questions.
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For those in search of their first job in a biomed department, or for those just starting that first job, Paul Martinez has some advice: trust in your experience, but pay attention to what veteran employees in the department have to say.
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