Many in the HTM community had questions about changes to Joint Commission standards slated for 2017. So we asked around for clarification from the Joint Commission’s own George Mills, as well as other biomedical experts. Don’t miss out on this timely—and informative—article, which will appear as our February cover story.
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Produced each year by ECRI Institute’s Health Devices Group, the list identifies the potential sources of danger that ECRI believes warrant the greatest attention for the coming year. The guidance that accompanies the list provides practical strategies for reducing the risks.
Read MoreToo many otherwise healthy patients are dying in hospitals when changes in technology, procedures, and culture could save them, according to AAMI research. That was the major theme that emerged during the first day of the AAMI Foundation’s regional meeting, which was held last week in Chicago, and brought together leading health care professionals from around the nation.
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Most of us have been in situations like this: You provide training to the clinical staff and know you’ve covered everything in detail; yet a week later, you get a call about an equipment problem. You check the equipment and it turns out to be an operator error. You covered this during the training—so why doesn’t the staff remember what you said? Help alleviate such problems with the five “rules” of training.
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While “smart” infusion pumps are designed with patient safety in mind, it’s up to clinicians and support staff, such as HTM professionals, to ensure they perform as manufacturers advertise. Seasoned 24×7 writer Chris Hayhurst took an in-depth look at the smart pump revolution in October’s cover story. Don’t miss out.
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