Each year, AAMI honors one person as the HTM Leader of the Year in recognition of individual excellence, achievement, and leadership. 24×7 speaks with the 2013 winner, Karen Waninger, about how the HTM profession can work today for a better tomorrow.
Read MoreEffective risk management nowadays requires a full-time professional to fully understand and be up to date on accreditation standards and state and federal regulations for every device in the hospital.
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This column, a continuation of the July 2013 CCE Prep column on medical gas system testing, covers the testing requirements found in the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition.
Read MoreOn August 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed its alliance with The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources (JCR) to improve safety for healthcare workers.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission has released data showing the top five areas of noncompliance with standards, national patient safety goals, and other requirements in the first half of 2013.
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