The Basics of Biomedical Associations
In Patrick Lynch’s debut column, he discusses the similarities among the approximately 45 biomedical associations across the United States, and what they say about the state of the industry.
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Surgical Robotics and the Biomed
Despite tightening budgets and controversy over patient safety concerns, sales and use of expensive robotic surgical systems are on the rise. Here’s what biomeds need to know about caring for these temperamental systems and positioning themselves for the future.
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Joint Commission to Simplify Survey Process, Says George Mills
George Mills announced a number of changes intended to streamline the Joint Commission survey process during his annual AAMI conference update on June 6. The moves are part of an internal plan called Project REFRESH, aimed at simplifying the pre-, post- and onsite survey experience and increasing its transparency. The initiative will extend through 2017.
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late for Biomeds to Embrace Reliability-centered Maintenance
The healthcare technology management field may have lagged behind other sectors like aviation in adopting reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), but it’s not too late for biomeds to shift their approach to medical equipment management, Malcolm Ridgway said in his AAMI 2016 address. Last October, Ridgway and other AAMI leaders launched the RCM Project, which aimed to “disseminate clear, relevant information” about the maintenance strategy and create a community-wide database.
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On the Record: Quotes from AAMI 2016
Throughout this year’s Conference & Expo, AAMI 2016 speakers were forceful and eloquent. Here are some of the standout comments.
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