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Indiana Biomedical Society Sees Biomed Role in Population Health Management

Jan 25, 2016 | | 0 |

President of the Indiana Biomedical Society Demetrius Dillard, speaking at the association’s 25th anniversary meeting, said that biomeds have a critical role to play in population health management. That’s because much of the data that eventually drives policy decisions originates from the medical equipment HTM professionals manage. “As we drive innovation in our healthcare world, it allows us to improve care,” Dillard says.

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Joint Commission Appoints New Members to Board, Executive Committee

Jan 25, 2016 | | 0 |

The Joint Commission announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Commissioners, and two new members to its Executive Committee, which also represents the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare’s Board of Directors. These appointees are responsible for providing policy leadership and oversight to help improve patient safety and quality of care at healthcare organizations across the US.

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AAMI Seeks Nominations for Technology Management and Leadership Committees

Jan 20, 2016 | | 0 |

AAMI has issued a call for nominations for openings on its Technology Management Council (TMC), a 24-member committee that represents the interests of biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers, and other HTM professionals. AAMI is also seeking volunteers to join its Healthcare Technology Leadership Committee. Nominee submissions are due by March 7, 2016.

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Decoding NFPA 99 and 101

Decoding NFPA 99 and 101

Jan 13, 2016 | | 1 |

Many HTM professionals come into contact with the National Fire Protection Association codes on a day to day basis whether they happen to realize it or not. NFPA 99 is the Healthcare Facilities Code; NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code. Information from either code could show up on an exam, no matter which certification you might be seeking.

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