As the year winds to a close, the 24×7 editorial team took the time to look back on the stories that garnered the most interest among our readers over the past year. What topics claimed the most eyeballs in 2015? Predictions for the future, educational resources and practical tips, and insights into technology and regulations—both old and new.
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This month AAMI published a list of resources for healthcare technology management professionals as its “Ten Holiday Gifts from AAMI.” These resources, some of which have been previously covered in 24×7, are listed and described here and on the AAMI website with links for easy access.
Read MoreIt has been 2 years since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued revised requirements for the maintenance of medical equipment, but uncertainty continues to linger. One area of confusion is the S&C 14-07-Hospital document’s requirement that all hospital equipment, regardless of how it is maintained, is expected to be listed in an inventory that includes a record of maintenance activities.
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In February 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new guidelines allowing hospitals to implement alternate equipment maintenance (AEM) programs in place of manufacturer-recommended maintenance procedures and frequencies. So what is the AEM and how do you use it effectively? This starter guide for developing and implementing your own program is based on policies successfully put in place at WakeMed Health and Hospitals in Raleigh, NC.
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Ask ten different biomeds what’s most challenging about their job, and chances are you’ll end up with ten different answers. 24×7 asked three industry veterans for their expert opinions on the most important issues facing the healthcare technology management field, and then boiled down their thoughts to arrive at a “top 10.” Among their responses? Ensuring supportability, creating actionable data, and increasing training in “systems thinking.”
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