Preventable medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2002, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event alert summarizing the results of a root-cause analysis of 23 ventilator-related deaths in the United States. The Joint Commission’s findings underscore the problem of human error, and emphasize the need for hospitals and […]
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Biomeds bring a vital perspective to a hospital renovation process.
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For more than two decades, the National Fire Protection Agency’s (NFPA) Standard for Health Care Facilities—NFPA 99—has defined the guidelines for repair, maintenance, and safety compliance inspections of electrical and electronic appliances that generate high-frequency currents. Biomeds turn to the document on a regular basis, viewing it as an invaluable guide to minimizing the hazards […]
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Tips from the inside on choosing the right consultants and how they can help make your job easier
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CREST SERVICES CREST Services, Lewisville, Tex, offers to health care facilities medical equipment maintenance, asset management, and program management, including biomedical services, imaging services, CT/MR services and refurbishing, parts sourcing, and Joint Commission consultation. Its team of on-site technicians, account managers, modality specialists, and support personnel work together with the customer to manage the entire […]
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