Pressure is mounting for HTM departments to produce meaningful information from their CMMS databases. Effective HTM inventory management requires biomeds to expand their assumptions about how data can be used, as well as adopt new strategies to ensure accuracy and consistency.
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The clinical engineering community has been indoctrinated to believe there is a strong relationship between “high-risk” equipment and its need for so-called “preventive” maintenance. However, the fact that a particular piece of equipment could cause severe harm to a patient does not mean it also poses high risk if its failure probability is low.
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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.
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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.
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