An easy-to-use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can enhance efficiency in your department by streamlining paperwork and tracking preventive maintenance. But selecting the best fit for your facility can prove challenging. Here are some handy tips for navigating the sea of options.
Read MoreThe North Carolina Biomedical Association recently held its annual conference at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Spa in Concord, NC, September 9–11. Marilyn Neder Flack, executive director of the AAMI Foundation, delivered a keynote address on September 10 urging biomeds to take a leadership role at their facilities in partnering with clinical staff and improving communication.
Read MoreKopp Development Inc, a manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, has announced a new partnership with the service company SteelHorse Medical LLC to accommodate a dramatic increase in sales. SteelHorse will help ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, GMPs, and factory specifications of Kopp’s ferromagnetic detectors for MRI safety.
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Good fortune, parental influence, and perfect timing have been instrumental in guiding Izabella Gieras through her professional journey in life. But don’t underestimate the role hard work, passion, and personal interest have played in boosting her career, culminating in AAMI’s 2015 HTM Leader of the Year award.
Read MoreMassachusetts General Hospital in Boston has expanded its use of the LiveData PeriOp Manager tool, deploying LiveData OR-Schedule Board throughout its operating rooms to improve patient safety. The OR-Schedule Board module provides a large-screen view of the day’s surgical caseload alongside real-time status of all rooms in the OR suite with case milestone indications and alerts.
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