In a June 7 session, HTM veterans Stephen Grimes, Malcolm Ridgway, and Arif Subhan will discuss how to comply with new CMS requirements for equipment maintenance and how the community can build a case for changing those rules.
Read MoreRoutine electrical safety testing remains a given at most hospitals around the country, but that might soon be a thing of the past, says Matt Baretich, PhD, author of the AAMI Electrical Safety Manual, 2015: A Comprehensive Guide to Electrical Safety Standards for Healthcare Facilities. Along with offering practical tips, charts, and resources, the volume highlights some important but under-publicized changes to NFPA 99, the safety code governing healthcare facilities.
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The annual AAMI Conference and Expo provides the field of healthcare technology management with its best opportunity for education and networking. This year’s gathering at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver kicks off Friday, June 5.
Read MoreThis year’s program of educational sessions at AAMI 2015 includes something for everyone in the field, with dominant themes focusing on cybersecurity, PM compliance strategies, and the ongoing CE-IT convergence.
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The FDA and FCC invited industry experts to a workshop in March to discuss wireless test beds. However, finding common ground in the medical test bed space has proved elusive so far.
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