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Interpreting Codes and Standards

The interpretation of codes and standards is one of the areas of the certification in clinical engineering (CCE) examination under the topic of “Technology Management.” This section contains 25% of the CCE examination. For a complete list of CCE examination topics, see the 2008 Candidate Handbook for Certification in Clinical Engineering, at www.accefoundation.org/certification.asp. A clinical […]

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The Legacy Continues

We are happy to have received some reaction to our June 2007 “Soapbox” article, “A Legacy of Safety,” from our colleague Binseng Wang (see November 2007 “Soapbox”). We do wish he had directed his argument to the proposition of defining our activities in the manner we have. Does he have a disagreement with the definitions […]

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Radianse

Paul Tessier In 2000, the founders of Radianse, Andover, Mass, were determined to make real-time location cost-effective and integral for tracking and monitoring equipment and patients in health care facilities. The company’s location-enabled applications help fine-tune the life cycle for purchasing and tracking equipment, boosting throughput, and enhancing patient care. Its client roster includes Brigham […]

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Analyzing the Clinical Lab

Centrifuges are one of the low-level lab equipment items that fall under a biomed’s purview. Biomeds have traditionally found clinical laboratories intimidating places—a view justified by the large amount of biohazardous materials, technical scientific jargon, and sophisticated pieces of equipment. But just as gloves and goggles can offer physical protection, education and knowledge provide a […]

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