A new study published by the Joint Commission details how the Adventist Health System Patient Safety Organization in Altamonte Springs, Fla., developed an automated all-cause harm trigger system to enable the identification of current patients who may have experienced harm or may be at risk for harm.
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During the AAMI 2017 Conference & Expo, set to run June 9-12 in Austin, Texas, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, advancements, and risks in the HTM field. Further, the Expo will allow attendees to see the latest upgrades and advances in medical technology from nearly 200 manufacturers.
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The biomedical engineering profession is undergoing change these days. And part of that change involves collaboration to strengthen each organization, enhance professional development, and provide more opportunities for career advancement. South Carolina and Georgia house two professional associations that are taking the message of collaboration to heart.
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To ensure imaging systems are operating safely and at optimum performance with appropriate and preventative maintenance, Toshiba America Medical Systems has introduced a customized PM Only service agreement to customers.
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In healthcare, leadership’s failure to create an effective safety culture is a contributing factor to many types of adverse events, according to a new Sentinel Event Alert issued by The Joint Commission. The alert provides actions and resources to help healthcare organizations establish and continuously improve upon key components of safety culture.
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