Preventable medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2002, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event alert summarizing the results of a root-cause analysis of 23 ventilator-related deaths in the United States. The Joint Commission’s findings underscore the problem of human error, and emphasize the need for hospitals and […]
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With the migration of more medical gas flow/pressure devices into clinics, physicians’ offices, and home care, the portability of test equipment needed to ensure that these devices continue to function as specified by the manufacturer is more important than ever. Traveling biomeds and field service engineers need to cover a lot of territory, and transporting […]
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Understanding ventilators enhances patient safety and creates new career opportunities for biomeds
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As we continue, at breakneck speed, to develop interconnected systems for capturing, storing, and retrieving medical information, many people have expressed earnest concerns about how the privacy and security of this information can be maintained. These concerns are very valid. Our experience with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, has demonstrated the […]
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As the sole biomed at Rappahannock General Hospital, Bob Longan draws on life experience and good communication to get the job done
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